InterDigital (IDCC) director awarded dividend-equivalent stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
InterDigital, Inc. director Samir Armaly received a small grant of common stock through restricted stock units tied to dividend equivalents on previously granted unvested RSUs. On April 22, 2026, he acquired 1.9398 shares at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 4,172.8644 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Armaly Samir
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1.94 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 4,172.864 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted: 1.9398 shares
Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share
Shares held after transaction: 4,172.8644 shares
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Shares granted
1.9398 shares
Restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents on 2026-04-22
Transaction price per share
$0.0000 per share
Reported grant price for RSU dividend equivalents
Shares held after transaction
4,172.8644 shares
Direct holdings of InterDigital common stock following the award
Transaction code
A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative common stock
Transaction direction
acquire
Characterized as a grant/award acquisition in the filing data
Key Terms
restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, unvested restricted stock units, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units received pursuant to dividend equivalents credited on unvested restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalents financial
"Dividend equivalents accrue with respect to unvested restricted stock units when and as cash dividends are paid"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
unvested restricted stock units financial
"dividend equivalents credited on unvested restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did InterDigital (IDCC) director Samir Armaly report in this Form 4?
Director Samir Armaly reported receiving a small stock award. He acquired 1.9398 shares of InterDigital common stock via restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents, bringing his direct holdings to 4,172.8644 shares after the transaction.
What is the nature of the stock units granted to Samir Armaly at InterDigital (IDCC)?
The stock units are restricted stock units received as dividend equivalents on existing unvested RSUs. Dividend equivalents accrue when InterDigital pays cash dividends on its common stock, resulting in additional RSUs instead of cash to the reporting person.