Sensient director granted deferred stock units
Sensient Technologies director Mario Ferruzzi reported an award of 44.854 shares of deferred stock for director fees, which converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensient Technologies director Mario Ferruzzi reported an award of 44.854 shares of deferred stock for director fees, which converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis. After this award, he holds 3,379.854 deferred stock shares, 8,552.467 common shares directly, and 228.012 common shares indirectly through his spouse's ESOP and dividend reinvestment and stock plans.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 44.854 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Ferruzzi Mario
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock | 44.854 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock — 3,379.854 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 8,552.467 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 228.012 shares (Indirect, Spouse's ESOP)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan.
- F2. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.
- F3. Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F4. Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
- F5. Shares of common stock will be issued upon termination of reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer.
Key Figures
Deferred stock grant: 44.854 shares
Deferred stock holdings: 3,379.854 shares
Direct common stock holdings: 8,552.467 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
Deferred stock grant
44.854 shares
Director fee deferral award on deferred stock
Deferred stock holdings
3,379.854 shares
Total deferred stock after award
Direct common stock holdings
8,552.467 shares
Common stock held directly after reported positions
Indirect ESOP holdings
228.012 shares
Common stock held via spouse's ESOP
Deferred stock conversion ratio
1:1 to common stock
Deferred stock converts one-for-one into common shares
Key Terms
Deferred Stock, ESOP, Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, dividend reinvestment plan, +1 more
5 terms
Deferred Stock financial
"Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis."
ESOP financial
"Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
restricted stock financial
"Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
FAQ
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What insider activity did Sensient Technologies (SXT) report for Mario Ferruzzi?
Sensient director Mario Ferruzzi received 44.854 shares of deferred stock as a grant related to director fees. This award adds to his existing deferred and common stock holdings reported in the company’s equity and compensation plans.
What are Mario Ferruzzi’s direct common stock holdings in Sensient Technologies (SXT)?
Mario Ferruzzi now directly holds 8,552.467 shares of Sensient common stock. This direct position includes restricted stock and shares accumulated through the issuer’s stock and dividend reinvestment plans described in the filing footnotes.
What indirect Sensient (SXT) holdings are reported for Mario Ferruzzi?
The filing reports 228.012 Sensient common shares held indirectly through his spouse’s ESOP. These shares are recorded as of the end of the month immediately preceding the filing, reflecting participation in the company’s employee stock ownership program.
How does Ferruzzi’s deferred stock convert into Sensient (SXT) common stock?
Deferred stock converts into Sensient common stock on a one-for-one basis. According to the filing, these shares are tied to director fee deferrals, and common stock will be issued upon the end of his service as a director of the company.
What is the nature of the latest deferred stock grant to the Sensient (SXT) director?
The 44.854-share deferred stock grant reflects deferral of director fees under Sensient’s Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan. The award carries a zero dollar price per share and represents compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale of stock.
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