Synchrony director granted dividend equivalent units
Synchrony Financial director Roy A. Guthrie reported a routine compensation-related grant on May 15, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Synchrony Financial director Roy A. Guthrie reported a routine compensation-related grant on May 15, 2026. He acquired 152 dividend equivalent units tied to previously granted restricted and deferred stock units, bringing his directly held units and shares to 39,915. An investment entity he manages, Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, holds 34,106 common shares, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his economic interest.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 152 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
GUTHRIE ROY A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Unit | 152 | $71.38 | $11K |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Unit — 39,915 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 34,106 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Holdings Before and After:
Dividend Equivalent Unit, 39,763 to 39,915 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Represents dividend equivalent units accrued on May 15, 2026 as dividends that were paid on the common shares underlying restricted stock units and deferred stock units previously granted to the Reporting Person under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plans and Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. Each dividend equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Synchrony Financial common stock.
- F2. Mr. Guthrie is the Investment Manager of Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, which owns 34,106 shares of common stock. Mr. Guthrie disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock held by Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, except to the extent of his direct pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalent units granted: 152 units
Grant reference price: $71.38 per unit
Direct holdings after grant: 39,915 shares/units
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4 metrics
Dividend equivalent units granted
152 units
Granted on May 15, 2026 as dividend equivalents
Grant reference price
$71.38 per unit
Price per dividend equivalent unit on May 15, 2026
Direct holdings after grant
39,915 shares/units
Total directly held by Roy A. Guthrie after transaction
Indirect LP holdings
34,106 shares
Shares held by Guthrie 2012 Investments LP
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Unit, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, Long-Term Incentive Plans, +1 more
5 terms
Dividend Equivalent Unit financial
"Represents dividend equivalent units accrued on May 15, 2026 as dividends..."
restricted stock units financial
"dividends that were paid on the common shares underlying restricted stock units..."
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.
deferred stock units financial
"underlying restricted stock units and deferred stock units previously granted..."
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.
Long-Term Incentive Plans financial
"previously granted to the Reporting Person under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plans..."
Long-term incentive plans are multi-year pay programs that reward executives and key employees with stock, options, or cash bonuses when the company hits future performance goals. Think of it like paying someone with a portion of the business or future bonuses to keep them focused on growing the company over several years. Investors watch these plans because they influence executive decisions, potential share dilution, and whether management’s goals line up with long-term shareholder value.
Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"and Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan."
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Roy A. Guthrie report for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
Roy A. Guthrie reported receiving 152 dividend equivalent units on May 15, 2026. These units were accrued as dividends on previously granted restricted and deferred stock units under Synchrony’s long-term incentive and non-employee director deferred compensation plans, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation.
What are the dividend equivalent units reported in this Synchrony Financial (SYF) Form 4?
The filing states that each dividend equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Synchrony Financial common stock. They were accrued as dividends on existing restricted stock units and deferred stock units previously granted to Roy A. Guthrie under the company’s incentive and director compensation plans.
Was the Synchrony Financial (SYF) Form 4 a market purchase or sale by Roy A. Guthrie?
No open-market buy or sell is reported. The Form 4 shows a grant of 152 dividend equivalent units as compensation, not a market trade. The other entry reflects existing indirect holdings in Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, with no new purchase or sale disclosed in this filing.
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