Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL) director reports phantom unit vesting and new grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Genesis Energy LP director Sharilyn S. Gasaway reported compensation-related changes in her holdings. On July 1, 2026, 2,500 phantom units vested and were paid in cash, which is treated as acquiring 2,500 Common Units - Class A and simultaneously disposing of those units back to the issuer.
She also received a grant of 2,976 phantom units, which will be paid in cash based on the average closing price over the 20 trading days before vesting and include tandem distribution equivalent rights. After these transactions, she directly holds 288,364 Common Units - Class A and 10,539 phantom units.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,500 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
GASAWAY SHARILYN S
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Phantom Units | 2,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Phantom Units | 2,976 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Units - Class A | 2,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Units - Class A | 2,500 | $14.77 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Units — 7,563 shares (Direct, null);
Common Units - Class A — 290,864 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The payment of the phantom units in cash is deemed to be a disposition of the phantom units in exchange for the acquisition of the underlying Common Units - Class A and a simultaneous disposition of the underlying Common Units - Class A to the issuer. Upon vesting, the phantom units were paid in cash based on the average closing price of the Common Units - Class A for the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date of vesting. The phantom units will be paid in cash based on the average closing price of the Common Units - Class A for the 20 trading days immediately prior to the vesting date. Award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights pursuant to which the quarterly distributions paid by the partnership on each Common Unit - Class A will be accrued over the vesting period and paid quarterly.
Key Figures
Common units after transactions: 288,364 Common Units - Class A
Vested phantom units settled: 2,500 phantom units
New phantom unit grant: 2,976 phantom units
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Common units after transactions
288,364 Common Units - Class A
Direct holdings after July 1, 2026 transactions
Vested phantom units settled
2,500 phantom units
Paid in cash based on 20-day average price at July 1, 2026 vesting
New phantom unit grant
2,976 phantom units
Grant on July 1, 2026 with cash settlement at future vesting
Phantom units after transactions
10,539 phantom units
Outstanding phantom units following July 1, 2026 activity
Pricing window for cash settlement
20 trading days
Average closing price period used to determine cash payment for phantom units
Key Terms
Phantom Units, Common Units - Class A, derivative security, distribution equivalent rights
4 terms
Phantom Units financial
"The payment of the phantom units in cash is deemed to be a disposition of the phantom units..."
Phantom units are a form of employee compensation that mimics ownership in a company without issuing real shares: recipients receive cash or stock value tied to the company’s share price or performance when the units vest. They matter to investors because phantom units align employee incentives with shareholder value while avoiding share dilution; however, they create future cash obligations and can affect a company’s financial statements and cash flow.
Common Units - Class A financial
"underlying Common Units - Class A and a simultaneous disposition of the underlying Common Units - Class A to the issuer"
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
distribution equivalent rights financial
"Award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights pursuant to which the quarterly distributions paid..."
FAQ
What insider transactions did GENESIS ENERGY LP (GEL) report for Sharilyn S. Gasaway?
GENESIS ENERGY LP reported that director Sharilyn S. Gasaway had 2,500 phantom units vest and be paid in cash, tied to 2,500 Common Units - Class A, and received a grant of 2,976 new phantom units, all as part of compensation-related arrangements.
How many GENESIS ENERGY LP common units does Sharilyn S. Gasaway hold after this Form 4?
After the reported transactions, Sharilyn S. Gasaway directly holds 288,364 Common Units - Class A of GENESIS ENERGY LP. This figure reflects the acquisition and simultaneous disposition to the issuer linked to the vested phantom units described in the Form 4 filing.
What are the details of the new phantom unit grant reported for GEL director Sharilyn S. Gasaway?
Sharilyn S. Gasaway received 2,976 phantom units, each linked to Common Units - Class A and carrying tandem distribution equivalent rights. These phantom units will be paid in cash based on the average closing price over the 20 trading days before their vesting date.
How are phantom units settled for GENESIS ENERGY LP in this Form 4?
The phantom units are settled in cash, calculated using the average closing price of Common Units - Class A over the 20 trading days immediately before vesting, and this cash payment is treated as a disposition of phantom units and simultaneous issuer-related movements in the underlying common units.
How many phantom units does Sharilyn S. Gasaway hold after the GEL Form 4 transactions?
Following the combination of vesting, cash settlement, and the new grant, Sharilyn S. Gasaway holds 10,539 phantom units. These units are tied to Common Units - Class A and include distribution equivalent rights over their vesting period as described in the filing footnotes.
Do the GENESIS ENERGY LP phantom units for Sharilyn S. Gasaway include distribution rights?
Yes. The award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights, meaning quarterly distributions paid on each Common Unit - Class A are accrued over the vesting period and paid quarterly, enhancing the economic alignment of the phantom units with the underlying common units.