Macerich (NYSE: MAC) director awarded additional phantom stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HERNANDEZ ENRIQUE JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Macerich director Enrique Hernandez Jr received a grant of 784.0500 phantom stock units linked to common stock as compensation. These units are convertible on a 1-for-1 basis and generally pay out in five equal annual installments after service ends. His holdings now total 35259.8600 phantom stock units, including 543.33 previously unreported units from the plan’s dividend reinvestment feature.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
HERNANDEZ ENRIQUE JR
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 784.05 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 35,259.86 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Convertible on a 1 for 1 basis. The shares attributable to the phantom stock units generally first become distributable upon the January 1 following the date of termination of service in five equal installments pursuant to an earlier election in accordance with the Plan terms. Includes 543.33 previously unreported phantom stock units accrued under the dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan.
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 784.0500 units
Total phantom stock units after grant: 35259.8600 units
Dividend reinvestment phantom units: 543.33 units
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4 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
784.0500 units
Grant/award acquisition on 2026-06-30
Total phantom stock units after grant
35259.8600 units
Holdings following transaction
Dividend reinvestment phantom units
543.33 units
Previously unreported units from dividend reinvestment feature
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
Phantom stock units convertible into common stock
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, dividend reinvestment feature, termination of service, 1 for 1 basis, +1 more
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Phantom Stock Units financial
"The shares attributable to the phantom stock units generally first become distributable"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
dividend reinvestment feature financial
"Includes 543.33 previously unreported phantom stock units accrued under the dividend reinvestment feature"
termination of service financial
"generally first become distributable upon the January 1 following the date of termination of service"
1 for 1 basis financial
"Convertible on a 1 for 1 basis."
installments financial
"distributable upon the January 1 following the date of termination of service in five equal installments"
Installments are a series of scheduled partial payments that together cover a larger amount owed or due, like paying for a purchase or loan in weekly or monthly pieces rather than all at once. For investors, installments matter because they change when cash moves between parties, affect a company’s or counterparty’s short-term cash flow and risk of missed payments, and can influence valuation or perceived financial stability much like spreading the cost of a car over monthly payments.
FAQ
What did Macerich (MAC) director Enrique Hernandez Jr receive in this Form 4?
Enrique Hernandez Jr received 784.0500 phantom stock units as a compensation grant. These units mirror Macerich common stock value and increase his total phantom stock holdings to 35259.8600 units, reflecting both the new award and prior dividend-based accruals.
What are phantom stock units in the Macerich (MAC) compensation plan?
Phantom stock units are bookkeeping entries that track Macerich’s common stock value without issuing actual shares. They convert on a 1-for-1 basis into stock equivalents and are generally settled in installments after a director’s service with the company ends.
When will Enrique Hernandez Jr’s new Macerich phantom stock units be distributed?
The units generally first become distributable on the January 1 following termination of service. Distribution then occurs in five equal installments, following an earlier election made under the plan terms that govern timing and form of these deferred compensation payouts.
How many total phantom stock units does Enrique Hernandez Jr now hold at Macerich (MAC)?
After this grant, he holds 35259.8600 phantom stock units. This total reflects the newly awarded 784.0500 units plus previously accumulated units, including 543.33 units credited through the plan’s dividend reinvestment feature over time.
What is the significance of the 543.33 phantom stock units mentioned for Macerich (MAC)?
The 543.33 phantom stock units represent previously unreported accruals from the plan’s dividend reinvestment feature. Instead of paying cash dividends, the plan credits additional phantom units, increasing the director’s deferred compensation balance over time.