Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) board member receives 2,800 RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC director Lydia H. Kennard received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. She was awarded 2,800 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which are share-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
After this award, her beneficial holdings total 126,500 shares of Freeport-McMoRan common stock, including the 2,800 RSUs. RSUs typically convert into actual shares over time, subject to vesting or service conditions, aligning director compensation with long-term shareholder interests.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
KENNARD LYDIA H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,800 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 126,500 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a grant of Common Stock Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes 2,800 RSUs.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 2,800 RSUs
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Beneficial ownership after grant: 126,500 shares
3 metrics
RSU grant size
2,800 RSUs
Common Stock Restricted Stock Units granted to director
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Reported transaction price for RSU award
Beneficial ownership after grant
126,500 shares
Total Freeport-McMoRan common shares after transaction, including 2,800 RSUs
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), beneficially owned, grant, award, or other acquisition
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents a grant of Common Stock Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes 2,800 RSUs."
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What did Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) director Lydia H. Kennard report on this Form 4?
Lydia H. Kennard reported receiving 2,800 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units as an equity award. This is compensation rather than a market trade, increasing her beneficial exposure to Freeport-McMoRan shares without an open-market purchase or sale.
Were the Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) RSUs granted to Lydia H. Kennard purchased on the open market?
No, the 2,800 Freeport-McMoRan RSUs were granted at a reported price of $0.00 per unit. They represent a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market purchase, and typically vest over time according to the company’s director compensation plans.
What type of security did Lydia H. Kennard receive from Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)?
She received Common Stock Restricted Stock Units, or RSUs, tied to Freeport-McMoRan common shares. RSUs generally convert into actual shares upon vesting, giving directors long-term equity exposure that aligns their interests with other shareholders over the vesting period.
Does this Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Form 4 show any stock sales by Lydia H. Kennard?
The Form 4 shows only an acquisition classified as a grant or award of 2,800 RSUs. There are no reported open-market sales, dispositions, gifts, or tax-withholding transactions in this filing, and no derivative exercises are listed in the derivative summary.