Lamar Advertising (LAMR) director receives 542-share equity grant under incentive plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Thompson Elizabeth Mary reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Lamar Advertising Company director Elizabeth Mary Thompson received an equity compensation grant of 542 shares of Class A Common Stock. The award was issued at no cash cost to her under the company’s 1996 Equity Incentive Plan. Of these shares, 271 vested immediately on the grant date, and the remaining 271 will vest on the last day of her one-year term as director. Following this grant, she directly holds a total of 5,608 shares of Lamar Advertising Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Thompson Elizabeth Mary
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 542 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 5,608 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Equity grant size: 542 shares
Shares vested immediately: 271 shares
Shares vesting later: 271 shares
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5 metrics
Equity grant size
542 shares
Class A Common Stock awarded to director
Shares vested immediately
271 shares
Fully vested on grant date
Shares vesting later
271 shares
Vest on last day of one-year director term
Post-transaction holdings
5,608 shares
Director’s direct Class A Common Stock after grant
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Compensation grant, not market purchase
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, vest, Form 4
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Class A Common Stock financial
"The securities reported were Class A Common Stock granted to the director."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
1996 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"The securities reported were granted pursuant to the Issuer's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan."
vest financial
"271 shares were fully vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 271 shares vest later."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider activity was reported on a Form 4 filing summarizing the grant."
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 insider transaction did Lamar Advertising (LAMR) report for Elizabeth Mary Thompson?
Lamar Advertising reported that director Elizabeth Mary Thompson received a grant of 542 shares of Class A Common Stock as equity compensation, increasing her direct holdings to 5,608 shares after the transaction, according to the Form 4 filing details.
Under which plan was the Lamar Advertising (LAMR) equity grant issued to the director?
The 542-share grant to director Elizabeth Mary Thompson was issued under Lamar Advertising’s 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, a company program that provides equity awards as part of director and employee compensation packages, according to the Form 4 footnote.