Plains All American (NYSE: PAA) amends EVP phantom unit grant details
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Plains All American Pipeline LP reported an amended insider equity award for its EVP, General Counsel & Secretary. On 08/14/2025, the officer received 112,650 phantom units under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, with each phantom unit tied to the future delivery of one common unit upon vesting and including distribution equivalent rights payable in cash.
The amendment corrects an earlier Form 4 filed on August 18, 2025 that had overstated the grant by 10,000 phantom units. The award is split into three tranches: Tranche 1 of 56,325 units vests on the August 2028 distribution date based on continued service. Tranche 2 of 28,162 units and Tranche 3 of 28,163 units may vest on the August 2028 distribution date based on total shareholder return versus a peer group and cumulative distributable cash flow per unit over a three‑year period ending June 30, 2028, with payouts ranging from 0% to 200% of target under specified performance conditions.
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FAQ
What insider equity award did Plains All American (PAA) disclose in this Form 4/A?
The filing shows that the EVP, General Counsel & Secretary of Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA) received an award of 112,650 phantom units on 08/14/2025 under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Why did Plains All American (PAA) file an amended Form 4/A?
The amendment states that the original Form 4 filed on August 18, 2025 inadvertently reported 10,000 more phantom units than were actually acquired, and this Form 4/A corrects the grant amount to 112,650 phantom units.
How are the 112,650 phantom units for the PAA executive structured?
The 112,650 phantom units are divided into three tranches: Tranche 1 with 56,325 units, Tranche 2 with 28,162 units (at 100% target), and Tranche 3 with 28,163 units (at 100% target), each tied to different service and performance conditions.
What performance conditions affect vesting of Tranche 2 phantom units at Plains All American (PAA)?
Tranche 2, consisting of 28,162 phantom units at 100% target, can vest on the August 2028 distribution date at a payout range of 0% to 200% based on PAA’s total shareholder return over the three-year period ending June 30, 2028 compared to a selected peer group, with payout based on numeric rank and possible reduction if total shareholder return is negative.
What performance conditions affect vesting of Tranche 3 phantom units at Plains All American (PAA)?
Tranche 3, consisting of 28,163 phantom units at 100% target, may vest on the August 2028 distribution date at a payout range of 0% to 200% based on achieving cumulative distributable cash flow per common unit equivalent of $8.40 over the three-year period ending June 30, 2028, with 0% payout at $7.56 or lower and 200% at $9.24 or higher, and a potential 25 basis point reduction if a disclosed leverage ratio threshold is exceeded.
How do distribution equivalent rights (DERs) work for the PAA phantom units?
The filing explains that DERs on Tranche 1 accrue for the first year and are paid in cash in a lump sum on the August 2026 distribution date, then are paid quarterly until vesting or termination. DERs for Tranches 2 and 3 accrue during the three-year vesting period and are paid in cash in a lump sum on the August 2028 distribution date for any phantom units that vest, with unvested units expiring on that date.