Lincoln National (LNC) director adds 1,268 phantom stock units in board fee grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP director Eric G. Johnson received a grant of 1,267.6100 Phantom Stock Units equivalent to LNC common shares at a reference price of $35.50 per unit. The award represents quarterly board retainer and fees credited under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors.
These phantom stock units are credited to the LNC Stock Fund account and are payable solely in shares of LNC common stock upon Johnson’s resignation or retirement, although he may transfer the units into an alternative investment account at any time. Following this grant and dividend reinvestment activity, Johnson holds 96,403.2700 phantom stock units, including 999.08 units acquired through dividend reinvestment since his last report.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
JOHNSON ERIC G
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Unit | 1,267.61 | $35.50 | $45K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Unit — 96,403.27 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Phantom Stock Unit is the equivalent of one share of LNC Common Stock. Quarterly payment of board retainer and fees in shares of phantom stock accrued under the LNC Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors (the "Directors' DCP") in the LNC Stock Fund investment account, which are payable solely in shares of LNC Common Stock at resignation or retirement. The reporting person may transfer his/her phantom stock unit holdings into an alternative investment account in the Directors' DCP at any time. Includes 999.08 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since the reporting person's last report.
Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 1,267.6100 units
Reference price per unit: $35.50 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 96,403.2700 units
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Phantom units granted
1,267.6100 units
Quarterly board retainer and fees grant
Reference price per unit
$35.50 per unit
Phantom Stock Unit grant valuation
Total phantom units after grant
96,403.2700 units
Holdings following this Form 4 transaction
Dividend reinvestment units
999.08 units
Units added via dividend reinvestment since last report
Underlying common shares
1,267.6100 shares
Each Phantom Stock Unit equals one LNC common share
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Unit, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors, dividend reinvestment, LNC Stock Fund investment account
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Phantom Stock Unit financial
"Each Phantom Stock Unit is the equivalent of one share of LNC Common Stock."
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors financial
"accrued under the LNC Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors (the "Directors' DCP")"
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes 999.08 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since the reporting person's last report."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
LNC Stock Fund investment account financial
"in the LNC Stock Fund investment account, which are payable solely in shares of LNC Common Stock"
FAQ
What insider transaction did LNC director Eric G. Johnson report on this Form 4 for LNC?
Eric G. Johnson reported receiving 1,267.6100 Phantom Stock Units tied to Lincoln National common stock. The grant reflects quarterly board retainer and fees credited under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors in the LNC Stock Fund investment account.
How are Eric G. Johnson’s Phantom Stock Units at LNC valued and structured?
Each Phantom Stock Unit is the equivalent of one share of Lincoln National common stock, with this grant referenced at $35.50 per unit. The units track the stock’s value and are ultimately settled in shares upon resignation or retirement, not in immediate cash.
Can Eric G. Johnson change how his LNC Phantom Stock Units are invested?
Yes. Johnson may transfer his Phantom Stock Unit holdings from the LNC Stock Fund investment account into an alternative investment account within the Deferred Compensation Plan at any time. This flexibility applies to units accrued as part of his non-employee director compensation.
How many Lincoln National Phantom Stock Units does Eric G. Johnson hold after this transaction?
After this grant, Johnson holds 96,403.2700 Phantom Stock Units linked to Lincoln National common stock. This total includes 999.08 units acquired through dividend reinvestment since his last report, reflecting accumulated deferred compensation and reinvested distributions.
What is the role of dividend reinvestment in Eric G. Johnson’s LNC Phantom Stock Units?
Dividend reinvestment has increased Johnson’s Phantom Stock Unit balance by 999.08 units since his last report. Instead of receiving cash dividends, the value is credited as additional phantom units, compounding his deferred equity-based compensation over time within the plan.