Director Jamie Beggs receives 10,506 RSUs at International Paper (IP)
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Beggs Jamie A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
International Paper Company director Jamie A. Beggs received a grant of 10,506 Restricted Stock Units for service as a director for the 2026-2027 service year. Each unit represents one share of International Paper common stock and is held indirectly through the company’s Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
The units are settled in cash on January 1 following the year in which Beggs terminates service as a director. After this award, total units credited under the plan are 26,863, which include previously credited dividend equivalents reinvested under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
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Insider
Beggs Jamie A.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 10,506 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 26,863 shares (Indirect, By Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- The Restricted Stock Units (units) reported were awarded to the reporting person for service as a director for the 2026-2027 service year. The units held in the Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors represent one share of International Paper Company common stock. The units are settled in cash on January 1 following the year in which the reporting person terminates service as a director. Share numbers rounded. The total amount reported includes previously credited dividend equivalents. Dividend equivalents are acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. Dividends vest at the same time as the award to which they relate
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 10,506 units
Total RSUs after grant: 26,863 units
Transaction date: May 12, 2026
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RSUs granted
10,506 units
Grant for 2026-2027 director service year
Total RSUs after grant
26,863 units
Balance credited to Jamie A. Beggs after award
Transaction date
May 12, 2026
Date of RSU grant reported on Form 4
Price per RSU
$0.0000
Grant recorded with no exercise or conversion price
Underlying common stock
10,506 shares reference
Each RSU corresponds to one share of common stock for measurement
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Dividend equivalents, Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Long-Term Incentive Plan
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Restricted Stock Units (units) reported were awarded to the reporting person for service as a director"
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
"The total amount reported includes previously credited dividend equivalents"
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.
Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"The units held in the Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors represent one share"
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"Dividend equivalents are acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
FAQ
What did International Paper (IP) director Jamie A. Beggs report on this Form 4?
Jamie A. Beggs reported receiving 10,506 Restricted Stock Units as a grant for service as a director for the 2026-2027 service year. These units are part of International Paper’s Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are held as an indirect ownership interest.
How many Restricted Stock Units does Jamie A. Beggs hold after this International Paper (IP) award?
After this award, Jamie A. Beggs is credited with a total of 26,863 Restricted Stock Units under the plan. This figure includes newly granted units and previously credited dividend equivalents that were added through a dividend reinvestment feature of International Paper’s Long-Term Incentive Plan.
How are International Paper (IP) director Restricted Stock Units settled for Jamie A. Beggs?
The Restricted Stock Units awarded to Jamie A. Beggs are settled in cash, not stock. Settlement occurs on January 1 following the year in which Beggs terminates service as a director, aligning payout timing with the end of board service at International Paper.
What do the Restricted Stock Units represent for International Paper (IP) director Jamie A. Beggs?
Each Restricted Stock Unit represents one share of International Paper common stock for measurement purposes. However, these units are held in the Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are ultimately settled in cash rather than delivering actual shares to Jamie A. Beggs.
Why are dividend equivalents mentioned in Jamie A. Beggs’ International Paper (IP) Form 4?
The total 26,863 units for Jamie A. Beggs include dividend equivalents credited under a dividend reinvestment feature of International Paper’s Long-Term Incentive Plan. These dividend equivalents vest at the same time as the related awards, increasing the credited unit balance over time.
Is Jamie A. Beggs’ ownership in this International Paper (IP) award direct or indirect?
The Form 4 lists Jamie A. Beggs’ interest in these 10,506 Restricted Stock Units as indirect, with the nature of ownership shown as “By Plan.” This means the units are held through International Paper’s Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors rather than as directly held shares.