Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) director receives 736 Deferred Stock Units as equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Newport Roger K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP director Roger K. Newport reported a grant of 736.257 Deferred Common Stock Units on July 10, 2026. The units, valued at $76.40 per unit for reporting purposes, will be settled in common shares upon his termination of board service, and bring his total directly held deferred units to 32,419.510, including adjustments for accrued dividends through a dividend reinvestment mechanism.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Newport Roger K
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Common Stock Units | 736.257 | $76.40 | $56K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Common Stock Units — 32,419.51 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Units are to be settled in shares of common stock upon the reporting person's termination of services as a director. Includes adjustments for accrued dividends, pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11.
Key Figures
Deferred Common Stock Units granted: 736.257 units
Reporting value per unit: $76.4000 per unit
Deferred units after transaction: 32,419.510 units
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Deferred Common Stock Units granted
736.257 units
Grant/award acquisition on July 10, 2026
Reporting value per unit
$76.4000 per unit
Value used for the July 10, 2026 Deferred Common Stock Units grant
Deferred units after transaction
32,419.510 units
Total Deferred Common Stock Units directly held by Roger K. Newport after the grant
Underlying common stock
736.257 shares
Number of Alliant Energy common shares underlying the new Deferred Common Stock Units
Key Terms
Deferred Common Stock Units, dividend reinvestment transaction, Section 16, Rule 16a-11
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Deferred Common Stock Units financial
"Units are to be settled in shares of common stock upon the reporting person's termination"
Deferred common stock units are promises to deliver company shares or cash tied to the company’s stock value at a later date, typically used as part of employee or executive pay. Think of them like a paycheck you elect to receive in company stock at a future date; they can affect the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, so investors watch them for potential dilution and to understand management’s incentives.
dividend reinvestment transaction financial
"Includes adjustments for accrued dividends, pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction"
A dividend reinvestment transaction is when an investor uses cash dividends paid by a company to automatically buy more of that company's shares instead of taking the money as cash. Like choosing to roll interest back into a savings account, it increases your share count over time and can speed up growth through compounding, so investors care because it changes ownership stake, long‑term returns, and sometimes tax or record‑keeping implications.
Section 16 regulatory
"dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11"
FAQ
What insider transaction did ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) report for Roger K. Newport?
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP reported that director Roger K. Newport received a grant of 736.257 Deferred Common Stock Units on July 10, 2026. These units represent equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale of common stock.
How many Deferred Common Stock Units does Roger K. Newport hold after this LNT transaction?
Following the July 10, 2026 grant, Roger K. Newport holds a total of 32,419.510 Deferred Common Stock Units. This figure includes prior grants and adjustments for accrued dividends credited through a dividend reinvestment transaction.
At what value were Roger K. Newport’s new Deferred Common Stock Units in LNT recorded?
The 736.257 Deferred Common Stock Units granted to Roger K. Newport were recorded at $76.40 per unit for reporting purposes. Each unit corresponds to an equivalent number of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP common shares to be delivered in the future.
When will Roger K. Newport’s Deferred Common Stock Units in ALLIANT ENERGY CORP be settled?
The filing states that Roger K. Newport’s Deferred Common Stock Units are to be settled in shares of common stock upon his termination of services as a director. Until that time, they remain as deferred stock units rather than issued shares.
Is Roger K. Newport’s LNT Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of stock?
No. The July 10, 2026 Form 4 for Roger K. Newport reports a grant/award acquisition of Deferred Common Stock Units, not an open-market purchase or sale. It reflects director compensation and dividend-related adjustments, not trading activity in the market.
How are dividends handled on Roger K. Newport’s Deferred Common Stock Units in LNT?
The reported holdings include adjustments for accrued dividends, which are credited through a dividend reinvestment transaction. This transaction is described as exempt from Section 16 reporting requirements under Rule 16a-11 in the footnotes.