[Form 4] MOVADO GROUP INC Insider Trading Activity
Behzad Soltani, Chief Operating Officer of Movado Group, Inc. (MOV), acquired 105.76 phantom stock units on 09/30/2025. Each phantom stock unit is described as the economic equivalent of one share of Movado common stock and was issued under the issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan. The filing shows a $0 price for the units and reports 1,987.43 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Soltani following the transaction, held in a direct capacity. The phantom stock units are distributable in equal annual installments over 10 years after the reporting person’s termination of employment. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of the reporting person by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.
- 105.76 phantom stock units granted to the COO align incentives with shareholder value over time
- Phantom units are payable in equal annual installments over 10 years, providing deferred, staggered payouts
- Transaction was disclosed on Form 4 with clear dates: 09/30/2025 (transaction) and 10/02/2025 (signature)
- None.
Insights
Phantom units align executive compensation with shareholder value without immediate dilution.
The grant of 105.76 phantom stock units provides the COO with long‑term, deferred economic exposure to Movado common stock under the company's Deferred Compensation Plan. Because the units are paid in equal annual installments over 10 years after termination, the award delivers staggered payouts rather than a single lump sum, smoothing future cash or equity-equivalent obligations.
This structure links the executive's financial outcome to Movado’s share performance while preserving current share count, since phantom units are described as economic equivalents rather than immediate stock issuance.
Filing records a routine Section 16 disclosure for an officer, specifying dates and ownership.
The Form 4 discloses the transaction date of 09/30/2025, a reported price of $0 for the phantom units, and beneficial ownership of 1,987.43 shares following the transaction. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025, which complies with required execution and reporting formalities.
No other reportable transactions, amendments, or joint filings are indicated in the disclosed document.