Teradyne (TER) director Herweck adds stock through deferred compensation grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TERADYNE, INC director Peter Herweck increased his equity stake through deferred stock compensation. He acquired 63 shares of Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a grant/award tied to his quarterly cash compensation.
Following this award, Herweck directly holds 16,201 shares of Common Stock. According to the disclosure, this represents a deferral of his quarterly cash compensation into deferred stock units, which are calculated using the closing price of the stock on the issuance date and are settled one-for-one in Common Stock after he no longer serves as a non-employee director.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Herweck Peter
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 63 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 16,201 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 63 shares
Price per share: $0.00 per share
Shares owned after: 16,201 shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired
63 shares
Grant/award acquisition of Common Stock
Price per share
$0.00 per share
Reported transaction price for the award
Shares owned after
16,201 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings following transaction
Transaction direction
1 acquisition
Form 4 transactionSummary acquireCount
Settlement timing
within ninety days
DSUs settled after director no longer serves
Key Terms
deferred stock units, quarterly cash compensation, non-employee director, Common Stock
4 terms
deferred stock units financial
"Represents the Reporting Person's deferral of his quarterly cash compensation into deferred stock units ("DSUs")."
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.
quarterly cash compensation financial
"Represents the Reporting Person's deferral of his quarterly cash compensation into deferred stock units ("DSUs")."
non-employee director financial
"DSUs are settled one-for-one in Common Stock generally within ninety days of the date as of which a non-employee director no longer serves in such capacity."
Common Stock financial
"The number of DSUs is calculated based on the closing price of the Common Stock on their date of issuance."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What did TER (Teradyne, Inc) director Peter Herweck report on this Form 4?
Peter Herweck reported receiving 63 shares of Teradyne Common Stock as a grant tied to deferred compensation. This award increased his direct holdings to 16,201 shares, reflecting additional equity-based director compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.
Was the TER Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?
The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. The filing describes it as a grant or award tied to deferral of quarterly cash compensation into stock units, with a reported transaction price of $0.00 per share for the 63 shares.
What are deferred stock units (DSUs) in the TER director compensation context?
Deferred stock units represent deferred quarterly cash compensation converted into stock-based units. For Teradyne directors, DSUs are calculated using the stock’s closing price on the issuance date and are later settled one-for-one in Common Stock after the director ends board service.
Does the TER Form 4 indicate any stock sales by Peter Herweck?
The Form 4 shows no stock sales by Peter Herweck. It reports only an acquisition of 63 shares as a grant or award, with zero reported sell transactions and his direct holdings rising to 16,201 shares after this compensation-related transaction.