[Form 4] Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP Insider Trading Activity
Ronald Steger, a director of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (GLDD), reported transactions dated 09/30/2025. The filing shows a disposition of 20,404 shares of Common Stock and a grant of 2,304 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) under the company’s Director Deferral Plan. The DSUs are deferred compensation that will be paid in common stock on a 1-for-1 basis when Mr. Steger’s board service ends.
The form is signed by Vivienne R. Schiffer by power of attorney on 10/01/2025. Following the reported transactions the filing indicates 41,337 shares of common stock beneficially owned (direct).
- Director compensation deferred via 2,304 DSUs under the Director Deferral Plan, preserving alignment with long-term service
- DSUs payable 1-for-1 in common stock upon end of board service, creating clear payout mechanics
- Disposition of 20,404 common shares which reduces the director's immediate shareholdings
- Filing provides no explanation for the share disposition (e.g., sale reason or price), so intent is not disclosed
Insights
TL;DR: Director exchanged a block of shares for deferred stock units, shifting compensation timing without changing stated ownership materially.
The director's sale of 20,404 common shares alongside receipt of 2,304 DSUs indicates a compensation deferral rather than a straightforward increased economic exposure. DSUs will convert 1-for-1 to common stock when board service ends, preserving future share issuance but deferring immediate ownership and voting rights associated with those units until payout. The filing lists 41,337 shares beneficially owned following the transactions, reflecting current direct holdings.
TL;DR: This is a routine director compensation and reporting event under the company’s deferral plan.
The DSU grant under the Director Deferral Plan is a standard governance mechanism to align long-term interests without immediate cash payout. The disposal of 20,404 shares may represent routine rebalancing or liquidity needs; the form does not state the reason. Reporting by power of attorney is procedural and properly documents the change in beneficial ownership numbers. No regulatory exceptions or unusual terms are disclosed in the filing.