[Form 4] Macy's, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Richard Clark, a director of Macy's, Inc. (M), reported the conversion of phantom stock units into 1,971 shares of common stock on 09/30/2025. The Form 4 shows these were recorded as an acquisition (A) of 1,971 shares at an average unit value of $13.9573, representing the quarterly average value of the granted stock units.
The filing notes the phantom units convert 1-for-1 to common stock and that settlement of the units in actual shares will occur upon the reporting person's termination from the board. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Richard Clark on 10/01/2025.
- Director alignment: Conversion of phantom units into common stock aligns the reporting director's economic interest with shareholders.
- Clear disclosure: Filing specifies conversion ratio (1-for-1), number of shares (1,971), and average per-unit value ($13.9573).
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director equity conversion; aligns director compensation with shareholders but settlement timing is deferred until board exit.
This Form 4 documents a standard conversion of phantom stock units into 1,971 common shares for a sitting director. The 1-for-1 conversion and the note that settlement occurs upon termination are common features of deferred director compensation designed to retain board members and align incentives with shareholders. There is no indication of accelerated settlement, related-party transactions beyond director status, or unusual pricing mechanics; the per-unit amount reported is an average valuation for the quarter rather than a market trade price.
TL;DR: Transaction is immaterial to company capitalization and appears procedural, not market-moving.
The reported acquisition of 1,971 shares at an average recorded value of $13.9573 is a small, routine issuance tied to phantom unit conversion. The disclosure clarifies that the units will be settled in common stock upon the director's termination, indicating these shares may not yet be delivered. From an investor-impact perspective, the size and nature of the transaction do not suggest material dilution or a change in corporate control.