Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC) director awarded new restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies director Lloyd M. Yates reported routine stock-based compensation activity involving restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. He received a grant of 225.720 restricted stock units in connection with director fees under the Directors Stock Compensation Plan.
In a separate restructuring-type entry, 60.270 restricted stock units were acquired through dividend equivalents credited to his account. Following these transactions, Yates directly holds about 11,041.170 restricted stock units, reflecting ongoing equity-based compensation rather than open-market trading.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Yates Lloyd M
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan | 225.72 | $160.60 | $36K |
| Other | Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan | 60.27 | $160.60 | $10K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan — 10,980.9 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The security converts to Marsh & McLennan Companies common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Acquired in connection with director fees pursuant to the Marsh & McLennan Companies Directors Stock Compensation Plan. Not applicable. Acquired with dividend equivalents credited to the reporting person's account under the Marsh & McLennan Companies Directors Stock Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 225.720 restricted stock units
Dividend equivalent RSUs: 60.270 restricted stock units
Per-unit reference price: $160.6000 per unit
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6 metrics
RSU grant
225.720 restricted stock units
Grant tied to director fees under Directors Stock Compensation Plan
Dividend equivalent RSUs
60.270 restricted stock units
Acquired via dividend equivalents credited to director’s account
Per-unit reference price
$160.6000 per unit
Price per restricted stock unit shown for both transactions
Holdings after transactions
11,041.170 restricted stock units
Direct holdings following reported compensation activity
Net buy/sell shares
0 shares
No net open-market buying or selling activity reported
Derivative transactions count
2 transactions
Both entries involve restricted stock units as derivatives
Key Terms
Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan, Directors Stock Compensation Plan, dividend equivalents, restricted stock units
4 terms
Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stk. Units-Dir. Stk. Plan""
Directors Stock Compensation Plan financial
"pursuant to the Marsh & McLennan Companies Directors Stock Compensation Plan"
dividend equivalents financial
"Acquired with dividend equivalents credited to the reporting person's account"
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.
restricted stock units financial
"The security converts to Marsh & McLennan Companies common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."
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.
FAQ
What did MMC director Lloyd M. Yates report in this Form 4?
Lloyd M. Yates reported routine equity compensation activity. He received 225.720 restricted stock units as director fees and 60.270 units from dividend equivalents, all under Marsh & McLennan Companies’ Directors Stock Compensation Plan, with no open-market share purchases or sales.
How many restricted stock units did Lloyd M. Yates receive as compensation at MMC?
He received 225.720 restricted stock units as a grant tied to director fees. These units were awarded under Marsh & McLennan Companies’ Directors Stock Compensation Plan and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis according to the filing footnotes.
What is the significance of the 60.270 restricted stock units in MMC’s Form 4?
The 60.270 restricted stock units reflect dividend equivalents credited to Lloyd M. Yates’s account. These arise when dividends are mirrored as additional units rather than cash, increasing his restricted stock unit balance without an open-market transaction.
How many Marsh & McLennan restricted stock units does Lloyd M. Yates now hold?
After the reported transactions, Yates directly holds about 11,041.170 restricted stock units. These units represent deferred equity compensation that converts into Marsh & McLennan common stock on a one-for-one basis under the directors’ stock compensation arrangements.
Were there any open-market buys or sells by Lloyd M. Yates in this MMC Form 4?
No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The filing shows only grants and adjustments of restricted stock units related to director fees and dividend equivalents, all under Marsh & McLennan Companies’ Directors Stock Compensation Plan.