Greif (NYSE: GEF) director gains 303 cash-settled phantom units
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ROSE B ANDREW reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Greif director Andrew B. Rose reported a grant of 303.29 phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Class A common stock, at a reported price of $86.55 per unit. These cash-settled units will be paid on a future elected date or upon his board departure. After this award, he holds 3,644.25 phantom units in total, including 27.58 units credited on July 1, 2026 as dividend equivalents.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
ROSE B ANDREW
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units (Cash Only Rights) F1, F2, F3 | 303.29 | $86.55 | $26K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units (Cash Only Rights) — 3,644.25 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock of Greif, Inc.
- F2. The phantom stock units are to be settled in cash upon the earlier of (i) a future fixed date designated by the Reporting Person made at the time of the deferral election, or (ii) the Reporting Person's termination from the Board due to his retirement, death, disability or other reason.
- F3. Includes 27.58 units received on July 1, 2026 in lieu of payment of dividends on outstanding phantom units. Dividends paid on one phantom unit are equivalent in value to dividends paid on one share of Class A Common Stock.
Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 303.29 units
Reported price per phantom unit: $86.55 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 3,644.25 units
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4 metrics
Phantom units granted
303.29 units
Grant of phantom stock units reported on 2026-08-03
Reported price per phantom unit
$86.55 per unit
Price associated with the 303.29 phantom units
Total phantom units after grant
3,644.25 units
Director’s phantom stock unit balance following the transaction
Dividend-equivalent phantom units
27.58 units
Units received on July 1, 2026 in lieu of dividends on outstanding phantom units
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, deferral election, dividend equivalents
3 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock"
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.
deferral election financial
"future fixed date designated by the Reporting Person made at the time of the deferral election"
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes 27.58 units received ... in lieu of payment of dividends on outstanding phantom units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
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FAQ
What transaction did Andrew B. Rose report for Greif (GEF) in this Form 4?
Andrew B. Rose reported a grant of 303.29 phantom stock units, each tied economically to one share of Greif Class A common stock. The units are part of director compensation and are settled in cash rather than actual shares of stock.
How many Greif (GEF) phantom stock units does Andrew B. Rose hold after this award?
Following the reported grant, Andrew B. Rose holds a total of 3,644.25 phantom stock units. This balance includes 27.58 units credited on July 1, 2026 as dividend equivalents for dividends that would have been paid on outstanding phantom units.
What is the economic value basis of the phantom stock units reported for Greif (GEF)?
Each phantom stock unit is described as the economic equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock of Greif. Dividends on each phantom unit are also stated to be equivalent in value to dividends paid on one share of Class A Common Stock.
When will Andrew B. Rose’s Greif (GEF) phantom stock units be paid out?
The phantom stock units will be settled in cash on the earlier of a future fixed date chosen by Andrew B. Rose at the time of his deferral election, or his termination from the board due to retirement, death, disability, or another reason.
How are dividends handled on the Greif (GEF) phantom stock units held by Andrew B. Rose?
Dividend equivalents are credited in the form of additional phantom units. As disclosed, his total includes 27.58 units received on July 1, 2026, representing dividends that would have been paid on his outstanding phantom units, matching dividends on Class A Common Stock.