Plains All American (NYSE: PAA) grants 59,200 units via incentive plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP reported an indirect grant/award acquisition of 59,200 Common Units of limited partner interests. These units were issued to Plains AAP, L.P. under an Omnibus Agreement that links issuances of PAA units to vesting of Plains GP Holdings, L.P. long-term incentive plan awards. Following this transaction, Plains AAP, L.P. indirectly held 233,059,630 PAA Common Units, with related entities disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their respective pecuniary interests.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 59,200 shares
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
PAA GP Holdings LLC, Plains AAP, L.P., Plains All American GP LLC, PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP
Role
Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Units (Limited Partner Interests) F1, F2 | 59,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Units (Limited Partner Interests) — 233,059,630 shares (Indirect, By Plains AAP, L.P.)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Pursuant to that certain Omnibus Agreement (the "Omnibus Agreement") dated November 15, 2016, by and among PAA GP Holdings LLC ("PAGP GP"), Plains GP Holdings, L.P. ("PAGP"), Plains All American GP LLC ("GP LLC"), Plains AAP, L.P. ("AAP"), PAA GP LLC and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ("PAA"), AAP is obligated to issue to PAGP a number of AAP Class A units equal to the number of PAGP Class A shares issued upon vesting of awards under PAGP's long-term incentive plan. The Omnibus Agreement also provides that immediately following such issuance, PAA is obligated to issue to AAP an equivalent number of PAA Common Units. On August 14, 2026, a total of 59,200 PAGP Class A shares were issued in connection with the vesting of outstanding LTIP awards under PAGP's long-term incentive plan. An equal number of AAP Class A units was issued to PAGP and an equal number of PAA Common Units was issued to AAP.
- F2. PAGP GP is the general partner of PAGP, which is the managing member of GP LLC, which is the general partner of AAP. Each of PAGP GP, PAGP and GP LLC may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own the Common Units directly held by AAP, but disclaim beneficial ownership of such Common Units except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests therein.
Key Figures
Units acquired: 59,200 Common Units
Price per unit: $0.0000
Units held after transaction: 233,059,630 Common Units
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Units acquired
59,200 Common Units
Grant/award acquisition on 2026-08-14
Price per unit
$0.0000
Reported transaction price per Common Unit for the grant/award
Units held after transaction
233,059,630 Common Units
Indirectly held by Plains AAP, L.P. following the reported acquisition
PAGP Class A shares vested
59,200 shares
PAGP Class A shares issued upon LTIP vesting, triggering corresponding PAA units
Key Terms
Omnibus Agreement, long-term incentive plan, pecuniary interests, beneficially own
4 terms
Omnibus Agreement regulatory
"Pursuant to that certain Omnibus Agreement dated November 15, 2016"
An omnibus agreement is a single master contract that bundles multiple related services, transactions or parties under common terms so that one document governs many smaller arrangements. For investors, it matters because it centralizes legal responsibilities, record-keeping and fees—reducing administrative friction but also concentrating risk and control—much like consolidating several utility bills into one contract that makes payments easier but means a problem with the master account can affect everything.
long-term incentive plan financial
"issued upon vesting of awards under PAGP's long-term incentive plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
pecuniary interests financial
"disclaim beneficial ownership of such Common Units except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests"
beneficially own financial
"may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own the Common Units directly held by AAP"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
FAQ
What insider transaction did PAA report in this Form 4 filing?
PAA reported an indirect grant/award acquisition of 59,200 Common Units by Plains AAP, L.P. The issuance occurred under an Omnibus Agreement tied to vesting awards in Plains GP Holdings, L.P.’s long-term incentive plan.
How many PAA units does Plains AAP, L.P. hold after this transaction?
After the transaction, Plains AAP, L.P. indirectly held 233,059,630 PAA Common Units. This figure reflects the updated total position following the 59,200-unit grant reported in the Form 4 filing.
What triggered the issuance of the 59,200 PAA Common Units reported for PAA?
The issuance of 59,200 PAA Common Units was triggered when 59,200 PAGP Class A shares vested under Plains GP Holdings, L.P.’s long-term incentive plan, as provided for in the Omnibus Agreement among the related entities.
Who is considered to beneficially own the PAA units reported in this Form 4 for PAA?
The Common Units are directly held by Plains AAP, L.P.. PAGP GP, PAGP and GP LLC may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own them but disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests.
Was the PAA Form 4 transaction a market purchase or part of a compensation arrangement?
The transaction was a grant/award acquisition at a per-unit price of $0.00, arising from a contractual Omnibus Agreement and related long-term incentive plan vesting, rather than a market purchase on an exchange.
Does the PAA Form 4 indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked (aff_10b5_one is false). The transaction stems from the Omnibus Agreement and incentive plan vesting, not from a disclosed 10b5-1 trading plan.
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