Thermo Fisher (NYSE: TMO) director awarded new phantom stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WEISLER DION J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Thermo Fisher Scientific director Dion J. Weisler received a grant of 73.1 Phantom Stock Units. These derivative units are convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and were credited at a price of $513.03 per unit under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
Following this award, Weisler holds a total of 2,790.99 Phantom Stock Units. According to the plan, the related shares of Common Stock are distributable after director service ends for any reason or upon a change of control.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
WEISLER DION J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 73.1 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 2,790.99 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of June?27, 2026, at a price of $513.03 per unit pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units based on the closing price of the stock as of the quarter end. The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control.
Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 73.1 units
Units after transaction: 2,790.99 units
Credit price per unit: $513.03 per unit
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Phantom units granted
73.1 units
Grant of Phantom Stock Units to director on June 27, 2026
Units after transaction
2,790.99 units
Total Phantom Stock Units held following the grant
Credit price per unit
$513.03 per unit
Price used under Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors
Conversion ratio
1-for-1 into Common Stock
Each Phantom Stock Unit convertible into one Common Share
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, Common Stock units, change of control
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Phantom Stock Units financial
"Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of June 27, 2026"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial
"pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan")"
A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.
Common Stock units financial
"Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units"
A common stock unit is a tradable ownership interest that represents one or more ordinary shares in a company, giving the holder a stake in profits, a claim on assets after creditors, and usually voting rights on corporate matters. For investors it matters because these units determine how much of the company you own, how much influence you have, and how returns or losses are shared—think of owning slices of a pie that can be increased or diluted by the company’s actions.
change of control financial
"The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control."
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Thermo Fisher (TMO) disclose for Dion J. Weisler?
Thermo Fisher disclosed that director Dion J. Weisler received 73.1 Phantom Stock Units as a grant. These units are part of his deferred compensation and convert into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis under the company’s director compensation plan.
How many Thermo Fisher phantom stock units does Dion J. Weisler hold after this grant?
After the latest grant, Dion J. Weisler holds 2,790.99 Phantom Stock Units. These units track Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock value and will be settled in shares when his board service ends or if a change of control occurs, according to the plan terms.
At what price were Dion J. Weisler’s new Thermo Fisher stock units credited?
The 73.1 Phantom Stock Units were credited at $513.03 per unit. That price reflects Thermo Fisher’s closing stock price at the quarter end used under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors to convert retainer amounts into stock units.
What are Phantom Stock Units in Thermo Fisher’s director compensation plan?
Phantom Stock Units are bookkeeping entries that mirror Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock value. Under the director deferred compensation plan, retainers are converted into these units, which later settle in actual shares when board service ends or if a change of control happens.