Director at Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) receives 598 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Leav Peter reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. director Peter Leav reported receiving an award of 598 Deferred Stock Units of the company’s common stock on May 18, 2026. The award is a grant with a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting director compensation rather than a market purchase.
The units are subject to deferred distribution after his service as a director ends and are treated as an exempt transaction under Rule 16b-3(d). Following this award, his directly held Deferred Stock Units, including amounts credited through dividend equivalent rights, total 643.12 units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Leav Peter
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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 — 643.12 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Deferred Stock Unit award subject to deferred distribution after 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
Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit
Units held after transaction: 643.12 units
3 metrics
Deferred Stock Units granted
598 units
Equity award on May 18, 2026
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Director compensation grant, not market purchase
Units held after transaction
643.12 units
Total direct Deferred Stock Units after award and dividend equivalents
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 after termination of service as a director"
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
"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 insider transaction did Motorola Solutions (MSI) report for Peter Leav?
Motorola Solutions reported that director Peter Leav received a grant of 598 Deferred Stock Units on May 18, 2026. These units are a form of equity compensation linked to common stock, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.
How many Motorola Solutions deferred stock units does Peter Leav hold after this grant?
After the May 18, 2026 grant, Peter Leav holds 643.12 Deferred Stock Units directly. This total includes units from the new award and additional units credited over time through dividend equivalent rights.
What are Deferred Stock Units in the Motorola Solutions (MSI) director award?
Deferred Stock Units represent a right to receive Motorola Solutions common stock at a future date. For this award, distribution is deferred until after Peter Leav’s service as a director ends, aligning compensation with long-term company performance.
Are the Motorola Solutions Deferred Stock Units exempt under SEC rules?
Yes. The filing states the Deferred Stock Unit award is an exempt transaction under Rule 16b-3(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule generally covers certain insider transactions tied to board-approved compensation plans.
How do dividend equivalent rights affect Peter Leav’s Motorola Solutions holdings?
His total of 643.12 Deferred Stock Units includes amounts credited through dividend equivalent rights. These rights add units when Motorola Solutions pays dividends, mirroring what he would have received if he directly held common shares.