Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) SVP awarded 33.7 phantom stock units in deferred plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Leonard Michael J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ingredion Inc senior vice president and CIO Michael J. Leonard received a grant of 33.673 phantom stock units on May 29, 2026. The units were credited under the company's Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, using a reference price of $101.44 per share of common stock.
Following this award, Leonard has 1,649.130 phantom stock units credited to his account. Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Ingredion common stock, aligning his compensation more closely with shareholder value over time.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Leonard Michael J
Role
SVP, CIO & Head of Prot. Fort.
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock | 33.673 | $101.44 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock — 1,649.13 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 33.673 units
Reference share price: $101.44 per share
Total phantom units after grant: 1,649.130 units
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4 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
33.673 units
Grant on May 29, 2026
Reference share price
$101.44 per share
Closing common stock price on May 29, 2026
Total phantom units after grant
1,649.130 units
Phantom stock balance following transaction
Underlying common stock equivalence
1 unit = 1 share
Each phantom unit represents one share of common stock
Key Terms
Phantom Stock, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, phantom stock unit, Common Stock
4 terms
Phantom Stock financial
"Represents the aggregate number of shares of phantom stock allocated"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"allocated to the reporting person under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan"
An arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s salary or bonus at a later date, often to attract or keep key staff. Think of it as a company IOU or a delayed paycheck held on the company’s books rather than in a protected retirement account; investors care because these promises create future cash obligations that are typically unsecured and depend on the company’s financial health, affecting risk, liabilities, and cash-flow planning.
phantom stock unit financial
"Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one share"
Common Stock financial
"based on the closing price of a share of the issuer's Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ingredion (INGR) report for Michael J. Leonard?
Ingredion reported that senior vice president and CIO Michael J. Leonard received 33.673 phantom stock units. These were granted on May 29, 2026 under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, referencing the closing common stock price of $101.44 per share.
How many phantom stock units does Michael J. Leonard hold at Ingredion (INGR)?
After the latest grant, Michael J. Leonard holds 1,649.130 phantom stock units. According to the filing, each phantom unit represents the right to receive one share of Ingredion common stock under the company’s Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.
What does each phantom stock unit represent for Ingredion (INGR) executives?
Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Ingredion common stock. The units are credited under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, using the issuer’s common stock closing price as the basis for determining the number of phantom units allocated.
At what price were Ingredion (INGR) phantom stock units valued for this grant?
The 33.673 phantom stock units granted to Michael J. Leonard were based on a reference price of $101.44 per share. This reflects the closing price of Ingredion’s common stock on May 29, 2026, as stated in the Form 4 footnote.
Is the recent Ingredion (INGR) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 shows a grant of phantom stock units, not a market purchase or sale. The acquisition is coded as a grant or award under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, aligning Leonard’s compensation with Ingredion’s common stock performance.