Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) grants director dividend-equivalent stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported that director Gordon H. Smith acquired 6,651.5608 dividend-equivalent deferred stock units on July 15, 2026. Each right represents one share of common stock and accrues on his deferred stock units under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan, bringing his total to 48,370.7440 rights.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Smith Gordon H
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units Div. Equiv. Rights | 6,651.561 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units Div. Equiv. Rights — 48,370.744 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each dividend equivalent right represents the right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred stock units held by the reporting person and will be settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock on a date selected by the reporting person pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan (the "Plan").
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 6,651.5608 rights
Deferred stock units after transaction: 48,370.7440 rights
Grant price per right: $0.0000
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
6,651.5608 rights
Grant of dividend-equivalent deferred stock units to director Gordon H. Smith on 2026-07-15
Deferred stock units after transaction
48,370.7440 rights
Total deferred stock units or equivalent rights beneficially owned after the award
Grant price per right
$0.0000
Stated price for each dividend-equivalent deferred stock unit granted under the plan
Underlying common shares
6,651.5608 shares
Common stock underlying the newly granted dividend-equivalent deferred stock units
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, dividend equivalent right, Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan
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Deferred Stock Units financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred stock units held by the reporting person"
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.
dividend equivalent right financial
"Each dividend equivalent right represents the right to receive one share of common stock"
Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan financial
"pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Stock Compensation Plan"
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) disclose for Gordon H. Smith?
Host Hotels & Resorts disclosed that director Gordon H. Smith received 6,651.5608 dividend-equivalent deferred stock units. These derivative rights were granted on July 15, 2026 and are tied to existing deferred stock units under the company’s Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan.
How many deferred stock units does Gordon H. Smith hold in HST after this transaction?
Following the award, Gordon H. Smith holds a total of 48,370.7440 deferred stock units or equivalent rights. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Host Hotels & Resorts common stock, to be settled in stock under the company’s deferred compensation plan.
What does each dividend equivalent right in the HST Form 4 represent?
Each dividend equivalent right represents the right to receive one share of Host Hotels & Resorts common stock. These rights accrue on deferred stock units held by the director and mirror dividends as additional stock-settled units under the Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan.
Was there a purchase price for the Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) deferred stock units granted?
The dividend-equivalent deferred stock units were granted at a stated price of $0.0000 per right. This indicates a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market purchase, reflecting standard non-cash director compensation within the company’s deferred stock plan framework.
How and when will Gordon H. Smith’s HST dividend equivalent rights be settled?
The dividend equivalent rights will be settled in shares of common stock of Host Hotels & Resorts. Settlement will occur on a date selected by Gordon H. Smith, consistent with the terms of the Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan governing director deferrals.