Kenvue (KVUE) director receives 10,309 deferred share units as equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hofstetter Sarah reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kenvue Inc. director Sarah Hofstetter received a compensation grant of 10,309 Deferred Share Units (DSUs) on May 21, 2026. Each DSU represents the right to receive one share of Kenvue common stock, generally delivered when her board service ends.
Following this award, Hofstetter holds a total of 24,101.687 DSUs. The grant was valued at $17.46 per unit for reporting purposes and also reflects DSUs credited as dividend equivalents under Kenvue’s Amended and Restated Deferred Fee Plan for Directors.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Hofstetter Sarah
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Share Units | 10,309 | $17.46 | $180K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Share Units — 24,101.687 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Grant of Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Deferred Fee Plan for Directors are to be settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock upon termination of the Reporting Person's directorship (with each DSU representing the right to receive one share of Common Stock on the settlement date). Includes DSUs acquired as dividend equivalents.
Key Figures
Deferred Share Units granted: 10,309 units
Reporting value per DSU: $17.46 per unit
Total DSUs after grant: 24,101.687 units
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Deferred Share Units granted
10,309 units
Director award on May 21, 2026
Reporting value per DSU
$17.46 per unit
Grant valuation for disclosure
Total DSUs after grant
24,101.687 units
Director holdings following transaction
Underlying common stock per DSU
1 share per DSU
Each DSU settles into one common share
Key Terms
Deferred Share Units, Amended and Restated Deferred Fee Plan for Directors, dividend equivalents
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Amended and Restated Deferred Fee Plan for Directors financial
"Grant of Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Deferred Fee Plan for Directors"
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes DSUs acquired as 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.
FAQ
What did Kenvue (KVUE) director Sarah Hofstetter report on this Form 4?
Sarah Hofstetter reported receiving 10,309 Deferred Share Units as a board compensation grant. These DSUs are linked to Kenvue common stock and increase her deferred equity stake, which will be settled in shares when her directorship ends.
Does this Kenvue (KVUE) Form 4 show any stock sales by Sarah Hofstetter?
The Form 4 shows only a grant of 10,309 Deferred Share Units to Sarah Hofstetter. It does not report any open-market purchases or sales, only an acquisition related to director compensation under Kenvue’s deferred fee plan.