RTX (RTX) director receives deferred phantom stock unit award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RTX Corp director Bernard A. Harris Jr. reported receiving an award of 1,175.6688 phantom stock units on April 30, 2026 as part of his annual compensation for serving as a non-employee director. These units were granted under the RTX Corporation Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan and increased his phantom stock unit balance to 11,966.3738 units. Upon retirement or termination, each deferred stock unit will convert into one share of RTX common stock, payable in either a lump sum or installments based on his prior election. This is a compensation-related, non-market transaction rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Harris Bernard A Jr
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Unit | 1,175.669 | $176.07 | $207K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Unit — 11,966.374 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 1,175.6688 units
Grant reference price: $176.0700 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 11,966.3738 units
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4 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
1,175.6688 units
Director award on April 30, 2026
Grant reference price
$176.0700 per unit
Phantom stock unit award valuation
Total phantom units after grant
11,966.3738 units
Director’s deferred stock unit balance
Underlying common stock
1,175.6688 shares
Common stock underlying new phantom units
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Unit, Deferred Stock Unit Plan, deferred stock units, lump-sum or in installments
4 terms
Phantom Stock Unit financial
"security_title: "Phantom Stock Unit""
Deferred Stock Unit Plan financial
"acquired these stock units under the RTX Corporation Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan"
A deferred stock unit plan grants employees or executives hypothetical share units that convert into actual shares or cash at a future date, often after meeting conditions like continued employment or retirement. It matters to investors because it ties pay to long-term performance and creates a future claim on the company’s stock or cash, which can dilute existing shareholders or signal management’s confidence in future value — like a delayed bonus paid in ownership.
deferred stock units financial
"The Plan provides for payment of a portion or all of the annual compensation in deferred stock units."
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.
lump-sum or in installments financial
"distributed either in a lump-sum or in installments."
FAQ
What insider transaction did RTX (RTX) director Bernard A. Harris Jr. report?
Bernard A. Harris Jr., a director of RTX Corp, reported receiving 1,175.6688 phantom stock units as part of his annual compensation. The award is a grant under the company’s Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.
How many RTX phantom stock units does Bernard A. Harris Jr. hold after this Form 4?
After the reported grant, Bernard A. Harris Jr. holds a total of 11,966.3738 phantom stock units at RTX Corp. This reflects his accumulated compensation under the Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan, which tracks the value of RTX common stock over time.
Was the RTX (RTX) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of common stock?
No, the Form 4 does not show a market buy or sell of RTX common stock. It reports a grant of phantom stock units as director compensation, classified as a derivative award rather than an open-market transaction in RTX shares.
What is the RTX Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan mentioned in the filing?
The RTX Board of Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan allows non-employee directors to receive part or all of their annual compensation in deferred stock units. These units mirror RTX common stock and are converted into shares after the director retires or terminates service.