Director at FMC (NYSE: FMC) receives 202 new common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FMC Corp director Dirk A. Kempthorne acquired 202 shares of Common Stock through a grant. The shares were issued at no cost as dividend equivalent rights tied to vested restricted stock units held by him. After this award, he directly owns 56,912 FMC shares, indicating a routine, compensation-related increase rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Kempthorne Dirk A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 202 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 56,912 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted: 202 shares
Holdings after transaction: 56,912 shares
Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share
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4 metrics
Shares granted
202 shares
Common Stock grant via dividend equivalent rights on vested RSUs
Holdings after transaction
56,912 shares
Total FMC Common Stock directly owned after award
Grant price per share
$0.0000 per share
Non-cash issuance for dividend equivalent rights
Transactions acquiring shares
1 transaction
Single grant/award acquisition reported in Form 4
Key Terms
dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, Common Stock, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
dividend equivalent rights financial
"These shares were issued pursuant to dividend equivalent rights in connection with vested restricted stock units"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with vested restricted stock units held by the reporting person"
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What insider transaction did FMC (FMC) report for Dirk A. Kempthorne?
FMC reported that director Dirk A. Kempthorne acquired 202 shares of Common Stock. These shares were granted as dividend equivalent rights linked to vested restricted stock units, representing routine equity-based compensation rather than an open-market trade.
What does the transaction code “A” mean in the FMC Form 4 filing?
The transaction code “A” in this FMC Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. Here it reflects an award of 202 Common Stock shares as dividend equivalent rights connected to previously vested restricted stock units.
Is the FMC (FMC) insider transaction a market buy or sell?
The FMC insider transaction is not a market buy or sell. Director Dirk A. Kempthorne received 202 shares as a grant of dividend equivalent rights, tied to vested restricted stock units, rather than purchasing or selling shares on the open market.