PG&E Corp (NYSE: PCG) EVP awarded 449 phantom stock units as deferred pay
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PG&E Corp executive Alejandro T. Vallejo received a grant of 449.03 units of phantom stock, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock. The award, priced at $16.49 per unit, brings his total phantom stock balance to 33,549.07 units.
The phantom stock will be settled in cash after his service as an officer ends, rather than in actual shares. These units were acquired through deferred compensation and credits under PG&E’s supplemental retirement plans, and are treated as exempt compensation awards under Rule 16b-3(d).
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Vallejo Alejandro T
Role
EVP, Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock | 449.03 | $16.49 | $7K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock — 33,549.07 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and becomes payable in cash following the reporting person's termination of service as an officer. The reporting person may transfer his phantom stock account into an alternative investment account at any time, subject to the terms of the PG&E Corporation 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan ("SRSP") and the PG&E Corporation Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan ("DC-ESRP"). Phantom stock acquired upon (1) deferral of compensation under the SRSP and (2) credits awarded to the reporting person's account under the DC-ESRP, each exempt under Rule 16b-3(d).
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 449.03 units
Grant price per unit: $16.49 per unit
Total phantom stock after grant: 33,549.07 units
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Phantom stock units granted
449.03 units
Grant of phantom stock on May 22, 2026
Grant price per unit
$16.49 per unit
Reference price for phantom stock grant
Total phantom stock after grant
33,549.07 units
Holdings following the reported transaction
Underlying common stock equivalent
449.03 shares equivalent
Each phantom unit equals one share of common stock
Key Terms
Phantom Stock, Rule 16b-3(d), PG&E Corporation 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan, PG&E Corporation Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan
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Phantom Stock financial
"Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory
"credits awarded to the reporting person's account under the DC-ESRP, each exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)"
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.
PG&E Corporation 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan financial
"subject to the terms of the PG&E Corporation 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan ("SRSP")"
PG&E Corporation Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan financial
"and the PG&E Corporation Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan ("DC-ESRP")"
FAQ
What insider transaction did PG&E Corp (PCG) report for Alejandro T. Vallejo?
PG&E Corp reported that EVP and Chief People Officer Alejandro T. Vallejo received a grant of 449.03 phantom stock units at $16.49 each, increasing his total phantom stock holdings to 33,549.07 units as part of deferred compensation and supplemental retirement credits.
What is the nature of the phantom stock granted to PG&E Corp (PCG) executive Alejandro T. Vallejo?
The phantom stock granted to Alejandro T. Vallejo is economically equivalent to PG&E common stock but pays out in cash after he leaves officer service. It tracks the stock’s value without issuing actual shares, functioning as a deferred, cash-settled compensation vehicle.
When will Alejandro T. Vallejo’s PG&E (PCG) phantom stock be paid out?
Alejandro T. Vallejo’s phantom stock becomes payable in cash after his termination of service as an officer. Until then, the units remain in his account and mirror the economic value of PG&E common stock, subject to the applicable plan terms.
How can Alejandro T. Vallejo manage his PG&E Corp (PCG) phantom stock account?
He may transfer his phantom stock account into an alternative investment account at any time, subject to the terms of PG&E’s 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan and Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan, which govern these deferred compensation arrangements.
Under which PG&E Corp (PCG) plans was Alejandro T. Vallejo’s phantom stock acquired?
His phantom stock was acquired through compensation deferrals under the PG&E Corporation 2005 Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan and credits under the Defined Contribution Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan, with each acquisition noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) for insider compensation awards.
Does Alejandro T. Vallejo’s phantom stock transaction in PG&E (PCG) involve open-market buying or selling?
No, the filing describes a grant or award acquisition of 449.03 phantom stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. These units arise from deferred compensation and plan credits, functioning as a structured compensation benefit rather than a market trade.