First US Bancshares (FUSB) director gets phantom stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. director Jack W. Meigs reported a compensation-related award of phantom stock units. On this Form 4, he acquired 25.99 Phantom Stock Units at a reference value of $16.55 per unit, increasing his direct holdings to 6,199.70 phantom units.
The phantom stock units were accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period. The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, linking the award’s value to the company’s share price over time.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
MEIGS JACK W
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 25.99 | $16.55 | $430.13 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 6,199.7 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Shares attributable to quarterly dividends accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The phantom stock units were accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period.
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 25.99 units
Reference price per unit: $16.55 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 6,199.70 units
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4 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
25.99 units
Grant on 2026-06-30 under directors' deferred compensation plan
Reference price per unit
$16.55 per unit
Value associated with the 25.99 phantom units granted
Total phantom units after grant
6,199.70 units
Direct holdings following the reported acquisition
Conversion ratio
1-for-1 into common stock
Phantom stock units convert to First US Bancshares common shares
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, deferral period
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Phantom Stock Units financial
"The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan"
deferral period financial
"to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period."
FAQ
What insider transaction did FUSB director Jack W. Meigs report?
Jack W. Meigs reported acquiring 25.99 Phantom Stock Units as a compensation award. These units were granted under First US Bancshares’ Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and increase his direct phantom unit holdings to 6,199.70 units tied to the company’s stock.
How many phantom stock units does Jack W. Meigs hold after this FUSB Form 4?
After the reported transaction, Jack W. Meigs holds 6,199.70 Phantom Stock Units directly. This reflects the addition of 25.99 new units granted under the company’s Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, which will ultimately be settled in common stock.
What are Phantom Stock Units in the FUSB deferred compensation plan?
Phantom Stock Units are bookkeeping units that mirror First US Bancshares common stock. Under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, they accrue value like shares and are ultimately settled in actual common stock at the end of the specified deferral period.
How do Jack W. Meigs’ FUSB phantom stock units convert to common stock?
The phantom stock units convert to First US Bancshares common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. According to the filing, these units, accrued under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, will be settled in common shares at the end of the deferral period.
Is the FUSB Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation award?
The Form 4 transaction is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. Jack W. Meigs acquired 25.99 Phantom Stock Units coded as an “A” transaction, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition under the directors' deferred compensation plan.