Hugh Grant of Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) takes 574 shares as retainer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Freeport-McMoRan director Hugh Grant received 574 shares of common stock on April 1, 2026. The shares were acquired as part of his prior election to take company stock instead of cash for some or all of his annual retainer fee.
Following this award, he beneficially owns 46,514 shares of Freeport-McMoRan common stock directly, which includes 17,900 Restricted Stock Units. This is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
GRANT HUGH
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 574 | $58.78 | $34K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 46,514 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares acquired pursuant to the Reporting Person's previous election to receive shares of common stock in lieu of cash for some or all of his annual retainer fee. Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes 17,900 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units.
Key Figures
Shares granted: 574 shares
Grant price: $58.78 per share
Total shares after transaction: 46,514 shares
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4 metrics
Shares granted
574 shares
Common stock grant on April 1, 2026 in lieu of cash retainer
Grant price
$58.78 per share
Reported value for 574-share stock grant
Total shares after transaction
46,514 shares
Beneficially owned common stock following the grant
Restricted Stock Units
17,900 RSUs
RSUs included in beneficial ownership after the transaction
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, annual retainer fee, beneficially owned
3 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes 17,900 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
annual retainer fee financial
"shares acquired pursuant to the Reporting Person's previous election to receive shares of common stock in lieu of cash for some or all of his annual retainer fee."
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes 17,900 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units."
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
FAQ
What insider transaction did FCX director Hugh Grant report on this Form 4?
Hugh Grant reported receiving 574 shares of Freeport-McMoRan common stock. The shares were granted as equity compensation under his prior election to receive stock instead of cash for some or all of his annual director retainer fee.
At what price was Hugh Grant’s FCX stock grant reported on the Form 4?
The 574-share award to Hugh Grant was reported at a price of $58.78 per share. This figure reflects the value used for the stock granted in lieu of cash for his director annual retainer fee election.
What are the 17,900 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units mentioned for FCX?
The filing states that Hugh Grant’s beneficially owned amount includes 17,900 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs represent a form of equity compensation that will convert into shares of Freeport-McMoRan common stock under their specified terms.