Northern Trust (NTRS) director adds stock units, reports direct and indirect holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CROWN SUSAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NORTHERN TRUST CORP director Susan Crown reported compensation-related activity in company equity. She received 75.75 Common Stock Units at $175.60 per unit, a grant that increases her deferred stock-based compensation. After this award, she holds 38,759.89 Common Stock Units payable in NTRS shares upon termination of service as a director.
She also reported 18,400 shares of Common Stock held directly. In addition, 339,696 Common Stock shares are held indirectly through various trusts for the benefit of her children, and 4,000 shares are held indirectly through HCNI II LLC, whose members include trusts for the benefit of her and her children.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
CROWN SUSAN
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock Units | 75.75 | $175.60 | $13K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock Units — 38,759.89 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 18,400 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,000 shares (Indirect, See ftn.)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents common stock units payable automatically on a one-for-one basis in shares of NTRS stock upon termination of service as a director. Owned by various trusts of which the children of the Reporting Person are the beneficiaries. Owned by a limited liability company, HCNI II LLC, of which trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person and the children of the Reporting Person are members.
Key Figures
Common Stock Units granted: 75.75 units
Grant price per unit: $175.60 per unit
Deferred Common Stock Units after grant: 38,759.89 units
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Common Stock Units granted
75.75 units
Grant to director at $175.60 per unit on 2026-07-01
Grant price per unit
$175.60 per unit
Price for Common Stock Units awarded to Susan Crown
Deferred Common Stock Units after grant
38,759.89 units
Common Stock Units payable in NTRS shares upon termination as director
Direct common shares
18,400 shares
Northern Trust common stock held directly by Susan Crown
Indirect trust-held shares
339,696 shares
Common stock owned by various trusts for benefit of her children
Indirect LLC-held shares
4,000 shares
Common stock owned by HCNI II LLC with member trusts for her and children
Key Terms
Common Stock Units, indirect, trusts, limited liability company
4 terms
Common Stock Units financial
"Represents common stock units payable automatically on a one-for-one basis in shares of NTRS stock"
A common stock unit is a tradable ownership interest that represents one or more ordinary shares in a company, giving the holder a stake in profits, a claim on assets after creditors, and usually voting rights on corporate matters. For investors it matters because these units determine how much of the company you own, how much influence you have, and how returns or losses are shared—think of owning slices of a pie that can be increased or diluted by the company’s actions.
indirect financial
"Shares are reported as indirect ownership through various trusts and HCNI II LLC"
trusts financial
"Owned by various trusts of which the children of the Reporting Person are the beneficiaries"
A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks, property, or a pool of investments—on behalf of others (the beneficiaries). For investors it matters because trusts can package assets into a single, managed vehicle that may offer professional oversight, specific tax or estate benefits, and tradeable shares or units that change how you access, control, and receive income from those assets; think of it as a secure box managed for your financial benefit.
limited liability company financial
"Owned by a limited liability company, HCNI II LLC, of which trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person and the children of the Reporting Person are members"
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
FAQ
What did Northern Trust (NTRS) director Susan Crown acquire in this Form 4?
Susan Crown received 75.75 Common Stock Units as compensation. These units are valued at $175.60 each and are payable on a one-for-one basis in NTRS shares when her service as a director ends, increasing her deferred stock-based holdings.
How many deferred Common Stock Units does Susan Crown now hold at Northern Trust (NTRS)?
After the latest grant, Susan Crown holds 38,759.89 Common Stock Units. These units represent deferred compensation and will automatically convert into an equal number of NTRS shares upon her termination of service as a director, aligning her interests with long-term shareholder value.
What indirect Northern Trust (NTRS) holdings are reported through trusts for Susan Crown’s family?
There are 339,696 Northern Trust common shares held by various trusts. These trusts benefit the children of Susan Crown, and the shares are reported as indirect holdings associated with her, reflecting significant family-related ownership in the company.
What is HCNI II LLC’s role in Susan Crown’s Northern Trust (NTRS) ownership?
HCNI II LLC holds 4,000 Northern Trust common shares as an indirect position. Trusts for the benefit of Susan Crown and her children are members of this limited liability company, so these shares are reported as indirect ownership linked to her name.