Motorola Solutions director granted 598 stock units
Howard Ayanna reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Howard Ayanna reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. director Ayanna Howard received a grant of 598 deferred stock units on May 18, 2026, reported at a price of $0.00 per unit as a compensation award. Following this grant, her directly held balance is 3,883.32 shares, including deferred stock units and amounts credited through dividend equivalent rights. The award is subject to deferred distribution on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the end of her service as a director.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 598 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Howard Ayanna
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 598 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 3,883.32 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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
Shares held after transaction: 3,883.32 shares
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
598 units
Grant to director on May 18, 2026
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Reported transaction price for the award
Shares held after transaction
3,883.32 shares
Direct holdings following the grant
Distribution timing
Earlier of 1 year or service end
Deferred stock unit distribution condition
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit award, dividend equivalent rights, Rule 16b-3(d)
3 terms
Deferred Stock Unit award financial
"Deferred Stock Unit award subject to deferred distribution on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary..."
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Includes Deferred Stock Units received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights which were credited..."
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
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What insider transaction did Motorola Solutions (MSI) report for Ayanna Howard?
Ayanna Howard, a director of Motorola Solutions, received a grant of 598 deferred stock units on May 18, 2026. The units were awarded at a reported price of $0.00 per unit as part of her director compensation, increasing her directly held balance to 3,883.32 shares.
What are the key terms of Ayanna Howard’s deferred stock unit award at Motorola Solutions (MSI)?
The deferred stock unit award is subject to distribution on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the termination of her service as a director. The grant is described as an exempt transaction under Rule 16b-3(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
How are dividend equivalent rights treated in Ayanna Howard’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) holdings?
Her reported holdings include deferred stock units received through dividend equivalent rights. These rights credit additional deferred stock units to her account at the time dividends are paid on Motorola Solutions common stock, increasing her total deferred stock unit balance over time.
Was Ayanna Howard’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) stock award an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?
The transaction is identified with code “A” as a grant, award, or other acquisition, rather than an open-market purchase. It represents a deferred stock unit award granted at a reported price of $0.00 per unit as part of her compensation as a director.
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