Genesis Energy (GEL) SVP awarded 33,508 phantom units in cash-settled grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gaspard Garland G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Genesis Energy LP senior vice president Garland G. Gaspard received a grant of 33,508 phantom units tied to the company’s common units. These phantom units are cash-settled and will fully vest on April 14, 2029, if he remains employed, and include cash distribution-equivalent rights during the vesting period.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Gaspard Garland G
Role
Senior Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Units | 33,508 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Units — 33,508 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each phantom unit is the economic equivalent of one common unit. The phantom units will be paid in cash based on the closing price of the common units on the vesting date (or, if the vesting date is not a trading day, on the immediately preceding trading day). Award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights to receive an amount in cash concurrently with and equal to the quarterly per common unit cash distribution made by the issuer multiplied by the number of unvested phantom units. The reporting person was granted an award of 33,508 phantom units on April 14, 2026 that will vest fully on April 14, 2029, the third anniversary of the grant date, provided that the reporting person is still employed by the issuer on such vesting date, subject to earlier vesting upon certain events specified in the recipient's award agreement.
Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 33,508 units
Vesting date: April 14, 2029
Units after transaction: 33,508 units
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4 metrics
Phantom units granted
33,508 units
Grant to SVP on April 14, 2026
Vesting date
April 14, 2029
Full vesting of phantom units after three years
Units after transaction
33,508 units
Total phantom units held following this grant
Underlying common units
33,508 units
Each phantom unit equals one common unit economically
Key Terms
Phantom Units, distribution equivalent rights, vesting date, award agreement
4 terms
Phantom Units financial
"Each phantom unit is the economic equivalent of one common unit."
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.
distribution equivalent rights financial
"Award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights to receive an amount in cash concurrently with and equal to the quarterly per common unit cash distribution."
vesting date financial
"The phantom units will be paid in cash based on the closing price of the common units on the vesting date."
award agreement financial
"subject to earlier vesting upon certain events specified in the recipient's award agreement."
An award agreement is a legal contract that spells out the terms of a pay or equity grant—such as stock options, restricted shares, or cash bonuses—given to an employee, director or consultant. It describes what is being granted, any conditions for keeping it (for example, earning it over time or meeting performance targets), and what happens if the person leaves or breaks rules. Investors care because these agreements affect company costs, potential share dilution and how executives are motivated and rewarded.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Genesis Energy (GEL) report for Garland G. Gaspard?
Genesis Energy reported that Senior Vice President Garland G. Gaspard received a grant of 33,508 phantom units. These units are compensation-linked derivatives tied to common units, granted on April 14, 2026, and vest after three years if employment conditions are met.
What are the key details of the 33,508 phantom units granted at Genesis Energy (GEL)?
The award consists of 33,508 phantom units, each economically equivalent to one common unit. The units were granted on April 14, 2026 and are scheduled to fully vest on April 14, 2029, subject to continued employment and certain earlier-vesting events in the award agreement.
How are Genesis Energy (GEL) phantom units from this grant settled and valued?
Each phantom unit will be paid in cash based on the closing price of Genesis Energy’s common units on the vesting date, or the preceding trading day. This makes the award a cash-settled incentive directly linked to future common unit market prices at vesting.
Do Genesis Energy (GEL) phantom units include distribution rights for this award?
Yes. The award includes tandem distribution equivalent rights, which pay cash equal to the quarterly per common unit cash distribution multiplied by the number of unvested phantom units. These cash amounts are paid concurrently with common unit distributions during the vesting period.
When do the granted Genesis Energy (GEL) phantom units vest for Garland G. Gaspard?
The 33,508 phantom units granted to Garland G. Gaspard vest fully on April 14, 2029, the third anniversary of the grant date. Vesting requires that he remain employed with Genesis Energy through that date, subject to earlier vesting upon specified events in his award agreement.