PPG (PPG) director receives phantom stock unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PPG Industries director Chris Roberts III received a grant of 28.2041 phantom stock units on PPG common stock at a reference value of $100.7300 per unit. This is a compensation award, not an open-market purchase. His total phantom stock units in the directors’ deferred compensation plan increased to 2,151.2292.
The phantom units are unfunded bookkeeping entries tied to a unitized company stock fund of stock and cash. They convert into PPG common shares on a one-for-one basis, payable after his termination of service as a director, and their attributed share count can change with stock price and fund cash levels.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Roberts III Chris
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phamtom Stock Units | 28.204 | $100.73 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phamtom Stock Units — 2,151.229 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The security converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis. After termination of service as a Director of PPG Industries, Inc. Total of all phantom stock units held by the reporting person in the PPG Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Phantom stock units represent interests in an unfunded unitized company stock fund comprised of stock and cash. The number of shares attributed to the reporting person as a Plan participant may change from time to time without the volition of the reporting person depending on the fair market value of the issuer's common stock and the amount of cash in the fund.
FAQ
What insider transaction did PPG (PPG) report for director Chris Roberts III?
PPG reported that director Chris Roberts III received an award of 28.2041 phantom stock units tied to PPG common stock. This grant is part of the directors’ deferred compensation plan and represents a non-cash compensation transaction rather than an open-market share purchase.
How many phantom stock units does the PPG director hold after this Form 4 transaction?
After the grant, Chris Roberts III holds a total of 2,151.2292 phantom stock units in PPG’s deferred compensation plan for directors. This total reflects all phantom units credited to him, which may fluctuate over time with PPG’s stock price and cash levels in the plan.
What are PPG phantom stock units as reported in this Form 4 filing?
The phantom stock units represent interests in an unfunded unitized company stock fund composed of PPG stock and cash. They are bookkeeping entries, not actual shares, and are intended to mirror PPG’s stock performance for compensation purposes within the directors’ deferred compensation plan.
When do the PPG phantom stock units convert into common stock for the director?
According to the disclosure, the phantom stock units convert into PPG common stock on a one-for-one basis after termination of the director’s service at PPG. At that time, the credited phantom units are settled based on plan terms, providing equity-linked compensation for the director.
Can the number of PPG phantom stock units change without the director’s action?
Yes. The filing explains that the number of phantom stock units attributed to the director can change without his volition. Changes depend on the fair market value of PPG’s common stock and the amount of cash held in the unitized company stock fund underlying the phantom units.