GRAIL (GRAL) director takes $31.4K in stock units instead of cash fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GRAIL, Inc. director Gregory L. Summe received an equity-based compensation award rather than cash fees. He acquired 631 deferred stock units valued at $49.79 per share, in lieu of $31,438.36 of director fees, under the company’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan. The units vest immediately on the grant date, and following this grant he holds 39,754 shares of common stock directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
SUMME GREGORY L
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 631 | $49.79 | $31K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 39,754 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 631 units
Implied grant value: $31,438.36
Reference share price: $49.79 per share
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Deferred stock units granted
631 units
Grant to director Gregory L. Summe on April 15, 2026
Implied grant value
$31,438.36
Director fees converted into deferred stock units
Reference share price
$49.79 per share
Closing price of GRAIL common stock on April 15, 2026
Shares held after transaction
39,754 shares
Director Gregory L. Summe direct ownership after grant
Key Terms
deferred stock units, 2024 Incentive Award Plan, closing price per share
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deferred stock units financial
"Represents 631 deferred stock units granted to Mr. Summe under our deferred stock program"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
2024 Incentive Award Plan financial
"granted to Mr. Summe under our deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan in lieu of"
FAQ
What insider transaction did GRAIL (GRAL) report for director Gregory Summe?
GRAIL reported that director Gregory L. Summe received 631 deferred stock units as compensation. The award replaced cash director fees of $31,438.36 and was granted under the company’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan, vesting immediately on the grant date.
Was the GRAL Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?
The GRAL Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Gregory L. Summe received 631 deferred stock units in lieu of cash fees, valued using the $49.79 closing price, under GRAIL’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan.
What was the implied value of Gregory Summe’s deferred stock unit award at GRAIL?
The deferred stock unit award was valued at $31,438.36, based on 631 units at $49.79 per share. This reflects director fees converted into stock under GRAIL’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan rather than being paid in cash.
When did the GRAIL (GRAL) deferred stock units granted to Gregory Summe vest?
The deferred stock units granted to Gregory L. Summe vested immediately on the grant date. The Form 4 footnote states the awards will vest immediately upon the April 15, 2026 grant, meaning there is no ongoing vesting schedule tied to future service.