AT&T (T) director Kennard granted new deferred stock unit award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AT&T Inc. director William E. Kennard received an award of deferred stock units as compensation. On this Form 4, he acquired about 1,424 deferred stock units tied to AT&T common stock, held indirectly through a benefit plan.
Following this grant, his indirect holdings under the plan total roughly 135,484 deferred stock units. According to the plan terms, after he ceases to be a director, each unit is paid out in cash equal to the value of one share of AT&T common stock at times he previously elected.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Kennard William E
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 1,423.721 | $26.13 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 135,484.318 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 1,424 units
Reference price per unit: $26.13 per unit
Deferred stock units held after grant: 135,484 units
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
1,424 units
Grant/award acquisition coded 'A'
Reference price per unit
$26.13 per unit
Value used for this deferred stock unit award
Deferred stock units held after grant
135,484 units
Total indirect holdings by benefit plan after transaction
Conversion price
$0.00
Deferred stock units carry no exercise price
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Non-Employee Director Stock and Deferral Plan, Indirect ownership
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Deferred Stock Units" and footnote describing payout terms"
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Non-Employee Director Stock and Deferral Plan financial
"acquired pursuant to the AT&T Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock and Deferral Plan"
Indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I" and nature_of_ownership: "By Benefit Plan""
FAQ
What did AT&T (T) director William E. Kennard report on this Form 4?
William E. Kennard reported an acquisition of deferred stock units as compensation. He received about 1,424 units tied to AT&T common stock, held indirectly through a benefit plan, increasing his total deferred stock unit holdings under the plan to roughly 135,484 units.
How many deferred stock units does William E. Kennard now hold at AT&T (T)?
After this transaction, Kennard holds roughly 135,484 deferred stock units indirectly. These units are maintained under an AT&T non-employee director stock and deferral plan, separate from any directly held AT&T common shares that may exist outside this specific reporting structure.
How are William E. Kennard’s AT&T (T) deferred stock units settled?
The deferred stock units are settled in cash after Kennard ceases to be a director. Each unit pays an amount equal to the value of one share of AT&T common stock, at times he elected under the non-employee director stock and deferral plan.
What does the indirect ownership by benefit plan mean for AT&T (T) director Kennard?
Indirect ownership by benefit plan means the deferred stock units are held through a company plan rather than directly. They represent a deferred cash-based interest linked to AT&T’s common stock value, awarded as part of non-employee director compensation, not direct share purchases.