FMC Corp (FMC) director granted 12 shares via dividend rights

Q: Why was the price per share listed as zero in the FMC (FMC) Form 4?

The price per share is zero because the 12 FMC shares were granted, not bought. They were issued under dividend equivalent rights tied to vested restricted stock units, making them a no-cost, compensation-related share award to director Steven T. Merkt.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FMC Corp director Steven T. Merkt acquired 12 shares of common stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were issued at no cost pursuant to dividend equivalent rights tied to vested restricted stock units held by him. Following this grant, he directly owns 5,878 FMC common shares. This is a routine, non-market transaction rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MERKT STEVEN T

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	12	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,878 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Shares awarded: 12 shares Holdings after transaction: 5,878 shares Price per awarded share: $0.00

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Shares awarded 12 shares Common stock granted via dividend equivalent rights on vested RSUs

Holdings after transaction 5,878 shares Total FMC common stock directly owned after award

Price per awarded share $0.00 No-cost grant under dividend equivalent rights

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, Form 4

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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.

Form 4 financial

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/17/2026 - 04:28 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MERKT STEVEN T

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O FMC CORPORATION

2929 WALNUT STREET

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA

PENNSYLVANIA

19104

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FMC CORP [ FMC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/16/2026		A		12⁽¹⁾	A	$0	5,878	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were issued pursuant to dividend equivalent rights in connection with vested restricted stock units held by the reporting person.

	/s/ Sara Ponessa, as attorney-in-fact for Steven Merkt	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did FMC (FMC) report for Steven T. Merkt?

FMC reported that director Steven T. Merkt acquired 12 shares of common stock. The shares were issued at no cost as dividend equivalent rights linked to vested restricted stock units, making this a routine compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade.

Was the FMC (FMC) insider transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?

No, the transaction was not an open-market trade. Steven T. Merkt received 12 FMC common shares through dividend equivalent rights associated with vested restricted stock units, meaning the shares were granted as part of compensation, with no price paid per share.

How many FMC (FMC) shares does Steven T. Merkt hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transaction, Steven T. Merkt holds 5,878 FMC common shares directly. This total reflects his position following the 12-share award issued via dividend equivalent rights connected to previously vested restricted stock units.

What does “dividend equivalent rights” mean in the FMC (FMC) insider filing?

Dividend equivalent rights provide additional shares or cash to match dividends on underlying awards. In this case, Steven T. Merkt received 12 FMC shares because of dividend equivalent rights attached to his vested restricted stock units, effectively mirroring dividends that regular shareholders received.