Director Elizabeth Mann granted 598 deferred stock units at Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Motorola Solutions director Elizabeth Mann received an equity grant in the form of deferred stock units. She was awarded 598 units at no cash cost, classified as a grant or award acquisition. The award is subject to deferred distribution on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or her termination as a director.
Following this grant, her direct holdings increased to 1,566.44 shares-equivalent of Motorola Solutions common stock. The total includes deferred stock units previously credited through dividend equivalent rights when dividends were paid on Motorola Solutions common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Mann Elizabeth
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 598 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 1,566.44 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Deferred Stock Unit award subject to deferred distribution on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant, or (ii) termination of service as a director of issuer, an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Includes Deferred Stock Units received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights which were credited to the reporting person when and as dividends were paid on Motorola Solutions, Inc. common stock.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 598 units
Holdings after transaction: 1,566.44 shares-equivalent
Grant price: $0.0000 per unit
3 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
598 units
Grant/award acquisition on 2026-05-18
Holdings after transaction
1,566.44 shares-equivalent
Direct holdings following deferred stock unit grant
Grant price
$0.0000 per unit
Deferred stock unit award received at no cash cost
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit, dividend equivalent rights, Rule 16b-3(d)
3 terms
Deferred Stock Unit financial
"Deferred Stock Unit award subject to deferred distribution on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant"
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Includes Deferred Stock Units received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights which were credited to the reporting person"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory
"an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934"
Rule 16b-3(d) is a narrow SEC safe-harbor that shields company insiders (officers, directors and large shareholders) from liability for short‑swing profits when their buys or sells of company stock are made under a pre-established, written plan or contract that removes the insider’s ability to time trades. For investors, this matters because it permits predictable, automated insider transactions — like scheduled sales for diversification or payroll withholding — without triggering forced disgorgement, so such planned trades are treated differently from opportunistic insider trading.
FAQ
What did Elizabeth Mann report in her latest Motorola Solutions (MSI) Form 4?
Elizabeth Mann reported receiving 598 deferred stock units tied to Motorola Solutions common stock as a grant. The award was received at no cash cost and increased her direct holdings to 1,566.44 shares-equivalent after the transaction.
What type of award did Elizabeth Mann receive from Motorola Solutions (MSI)?
Elizabeth Mann received a Deferred Stock Unit award linked to Motorola Solutions common stock. The grant covers 598 units and is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, treated as an exempt transaction under Rule 16b-3(d) of the Securities Exchange Act.
When will Elizabeth Mann’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) deferred stock units be distributed?
The deferred stock units are scheduled for distribution on the earlier of two events: the first anniversary of the grant date or the termination of Elizabeth Mann’s service as a Motorola Solutions director. Until then, the units remain deferred and are not immediately delivered as shares.
How are dividend equivalent rights reflected in Elizabeth Mann’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) holdings?
Elizabeth Mann’s reported total includes deferred stock units received via dividend equivalent rights. These rights credited additional units to her account whenever dividends were paid on Motorola Solutions common stock, increasing her deferred holdings over time without separate cash transactions.