Director Barbara Byrne gains dividend-equivalent Paramount Skydance (PSKY) shares in Form 4 filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paramount Skydance Corp director Barbara M. Byrne reported a small share acquisition through a compensation-related mechanism. She became entitled to 173 shares of Class B common stock at no cost on May 8, 2026, due to dividend equivalents on previously vested restricted stock units, with her direct holdings increasing to 44,392 shares. The footnotes note these include shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment program meeting Rule 16a-11, and that the closing market price on that date was $11.09 per share.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Byrne Barbara M
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class B common stock | 173 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B common stock — 44,392 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of the Issuer's Class B common stock to which the Reporting Person became entitled with respect to dividend equivalents accrued on previously vested restricted stock units and that were reinvested in Class B common stock on May 8, 2026, but which have not been received because the director elected to defer receipt. On May 8, 2026, the closing price of the Class B common stock on The NASDAQ Global Select Market was $11.09 per share. Includes shares acquired periodically pursuant to a dividend reinvestment program meeting the requirements of Rule 16a-11.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 173 shares
Shares owned after: 44,392 shares
Reported transaction price: $0.00 per share
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Shares acquired
173 shares
Dividend equivalents on previously vested RSUs on May 8, 2026
Shares owned after
44,392 shares
Class B common stock directly held following transaction
Reported transaction price
$0.00 per share
Grant/award acquisition, not open-market purchase
Closing market price
$11.09 per share
Class B common stock on NASDAQ Global Select Market on May 8, 2026
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, restricted stock units, dividend reinvestment program, Rule 16a-11
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dividend equivalents financial
"Represents shares ... to which the Reporting Person became entitled with respect to dividend equivalents accrued on previously vested restricted stock units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
restricted stock units financial
"dividend equivalents accrued on previously vested restricted stock units and that were reinvested in Class B common stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend reinvestment program financial
"Includes shares acquired periodically pursuant to a dividend reinvestment program meeting the requirements of Rule 16a-11."
A dividend reinvestment program lets investors automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of taking the money as cash. Think of it like an automatic savings plan that turns small payouts into additional ownership, often including fractional shares, which can speed up compound growth and reduce the need for manual buying decisions — a convenience that can boost long-term returns for shareholders.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"pursuant to a dividend reinvestment program meeting the requirements of Rule 16a-11."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Paramount Skydance (PSKY) report for Barbara M. Byrne?
Paramount Skydance reported that director Barbara M. Byrne acquired 173 shares of Class B common stock. These arose from dividend equivalents on previously vested restricted stock units, increasing her direct holdings to 44,392 shares as of the reported transaction date.
What was Barbara M. Byrne’s Paramount Skydance (PSKY) ownership after the Form 4 transaction?
After the reported transaction, Barbara M. Byrne directly held 44,392 shares of Paramount Skydance Class B common stock. This total includes shares acquired via dividend equivalents and through a dividend reinvestment program that satisfies SEC Rule 16a-11 requirements.
What price reference is disclosed for Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Class B stock in this Form 4?
The filing notes that on May 8, 2026, the closing price of Paramount Skydance Class B common stock on The NASDAQ Global Select Market was $11.09 per share. This provides a market-value context for the 173 dividend-equivalent shares.