Macerich (MAC) director receives 6,720 restricted stock units in equity grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Stephen Andrea M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Macerich Company director Andrea M. Stephen received a non-cash equity award of 6,720 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under The Macerich Company 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units vest one year after the award date.
After this grant and the inclusion of 3,413 previously unreported restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents under the plan’s deferral feature, Stephen’s direct holdings total 104,921 shares of Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Stephen Andrea M
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,720 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 104,921 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Non-cash compensation - Award of restricted stock units under The Macerich Company 2003 Equity Incentive Plan ("2003 Plan"). The restricted stock units vest one year after the award date. Includes 3,413 previously unreported restricted stock units that have been credited as dividend equivalents under the deferral feature of the 2003 Plan.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 6,720 shares
Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share
Total holdings after grant: 104,921 shares
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4 metrics
RSU grant size
6,720 shares
Restricted stock units awarded to Andrea M. Stephen
Grant price per share
$0.0000 per share
Non-cash compensation grant price on award
Total holdings after grant
104,921 shares
Stephen’s direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction
Dividend equivalent RSUs
3,413 units
Previously unreported RSUs credited as dividend equivalents
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Equity Incentive Plan, dividend equivalents
3 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Non-cash compensation - Award of restricted stock units under The Macerich Company 2003 Equity Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Award of restricted stock units under The Macerich Company 2003 Equity Incentive Plan ("2003 Plan")"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes 3,413 previously unreported restricted stock units that have been credited as dividend equivalents under the deferral feature"
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 Macerich (MAC) director Andrea M. Stephen report on this Form 4?
Andrea M. Stephen reported receiving 6,720 shares of Macerich Common Stock as restricted stock units. The award is non-cash compensation granted under the company’s 2003 Equity Incentive Plan and represents a routine director equity grant rather than an open-market share purchase.
Is the Macerich (MAC) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?
The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not a stock purchase. Stephen received 6,720 restricted stock units at no cash cost under Macerich’s 2003 Equity Incentive Plan, which is categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock for service.
When do Andrea M. Stephen’s new Macerich (MAC) restricted stock units vest?
The newly granted restricted stock units vest one year after the award date. This means Stephen must remain eligible through that one-year period for the 6,720 units to fully vest and convert into shares of Macerich Common Stock deliverable to her account.
What is the role of dividend equivalents in Macerich (MAC) director equity awards?
Dividend equivalents increase the number of restricted stock units over time. For Stephen, 3,413 additional units were credited as dividend equivalents under the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan’s deferral feature, and these units are now included in her reported total holdings of Macerich Common Stock.