GRAIL (GRAL) director receives 408 deferred stock units as fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CHASE WILLIAM J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
GRAIL, Inc. director William J. Chase received a grant of 408 shares of common stock in the form of deferred stock units. The award was issued under the company’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan in lieu of $20,342.47 of cash director fees.
The grant was valued at $49.79 per share, equal to the closing price of GRAIL’s common stock on April 15, 2026, and vests immediately on the grant date. After this compensation-related award, Chase directly holds 37,211 shares of GRAIL common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
CHASE WILLIAM J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 408 | $49.79 | $20K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 37,211 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 408 shares
Imputed share price: $49.79 per share
Cash fees converted to equity: $20,342.47
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Deferred stock units granted
408 shares
Deferred stock units granted to William J. Chase on April 15, 2026
Imputed share price
$49.79 per share
Closing price of GRAIL common stock on April 15, 2026 used for grant
Cash fees converted to equity
$20,342.47
Director cash fees replaced by deferred stock units for William J. Chase
Shares held after transaction
37,211 shares
Total common stock directly owned by William J. Chase after the grant
Key Terms
deferred stock units, 2024 Incentive Award Plan, grant, award, or other acquisition
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deferred stock units financial
"Represents 408 deferred stock units granted to Mr. Chase 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. Chase under our deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan in lieu of"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did GRAIL (GRAL) director William J. Chase report on this Form 4?
William J. Chase reported receiving 408 shares of GRAIL common stock as deferred stock units. These were granted as director compensation under GRAIL’s deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan instead of taking his director fees in cash.
How was the number of 408 deferred stock units for GRAL’s director determined?
The 408 deferred stock units represent $20,342.47 of director cash fees converted into stock. The conversion used a price of $49.79 per share, which was the closing price of GRAIL’s common stock on April 15, 2026.
Is the Form 4 transaction for GRAIL (GRAL) an open-market stock purchase or a grant?
The transaction is a grant of deferred stock units, not an open-market purchase. It is categorized as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” of 408 common shares as compensation, in lieu of cash fees for William J. Chase’s board service.
When do the 408 deferred stock units granted to GRAIL’s director vest?
The 408 deferred stock units granted to William J. Chase vest immediately on the grant date. According to the footnote, the awards under the deferred stock program and 2024 Incentive Award Plan become fully vested as soon as they are granted on April 15, 2026.
What plan governs the deferred stock unit grant reported by GRAIL’s director?
The grant is made under GRAIL’s deferred stock program and its 2024 Incentive Award Plan. These plans allow directors like William J. Chase to receive equity-based awards, such as deferred stock units, instead of cash fees for their board service.