Polaris (PII) director receives 2,641 deferred stock units as equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shotwell Gwynne reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Polaris Inc. director Shotwell Gwynne received an equity award in the form of deferred stock units. On this date, 2,641 deferred stock units tied to common stock, valued at $66.27 per share, were credited under the company’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Following this compensation-related grant, Gwynne directly holds 28,715.42 shares or share-equivalent units of Polaris common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Shotwell Gwynne
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,641 | $66.27 | $175K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 28,715.42 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 2,641 units
Reference price per share: $66.27 per share
Holdings after transaction: 28,715.42 shares/units
3 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
2,641 units
Director equity award credited as of the reported date
Reference price per share
$66.27 per share
Valuation used for the deferred stock unit grant
Holdings after transaction
28,715.42 shares/units
Total direct Polaris common stock and equivalents after grant
Key Terms
deferred stock units, Amended & Restated Polaris Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, Form 4
4 terms
deferred stock units financial
"The reported transaction involved the crediting of 2,641 deferred stock units granted under the Amended & Restated Polaris Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Amended & Restated Polaris Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"deferred stock units granted under the Amended & Restated Polaris Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial
"each of which may be settled in one share of common stock pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors"
A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Polaris (PII) director Shotwell Gwynne report in this Form 4?
Polaris director Shotwell Gwynne reported an acquisition of 2,641 deferred stock units linked to common stock. The units were granted as director compensation under the company’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and its Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
How many Polaris (PII) deferred stock units were granted to Shotwell Gwynne?
Shotwell Gwynne was credited with 2,641 deferred stock units. Each unit may be settled in one share of Polaris common stock under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, making this a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.
What are Shotwell Gwynne’s Polaris (PII) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?
After the grant of 2,641 deferred stock units, Shotwell Gwynne’s direct holdings total 28,715.42 shares or share-equivalent units of Polaris common stock. This figure reflects the updated ownership position disclosed following the compensation-related equity award.
Is Shotwell Gwynne’s Polaris (PII) transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?
The transaction is a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 identifies it as a grant, award, or other acquisition, involving deferred stock units issued under Polaris’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and its Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.