UnitedHealth (UNH) director adds 50 shares via dividend equivalents grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC director Frederick William McNabb III received a grant tied to existing deferred stock units. On this Form 4, he acquired 50 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.00 per share as dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units. After this award, he directly holds 15,212 shares of UnitedHealth Group common stock. The dividend equivalents are immediately vested and are subject to the same terms as the underlying deferred stock units.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
MCNABB FREDERICK WILLIAM III
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 50 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 15,212 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 50 shares
Price per share: $0.00 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 15,212 shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired
50 shares
Dividend equivalents grant on vested deferred stock units
Price per share
$0.00 per share
Grant/award acquisition on June 23, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
15,212 shares
Common Stock directly held after the transaction
Transaction code
A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock
Transaction direction
acquire
Non-derivative acquisition reported in Form 4
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, vested deferred stock units, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock
4 terms
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents dividend equivalents paid on vested deferred stock units."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
vested deferred stock units financial
"Represents dividend equivalents paid on vested deferred stock units."
Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
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 insider transaction did UNH director Frederick McNabb report?
Director Frederick McNabb reported an acquisition of 50 shares of UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC common stock. These shares reflect dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units and were received at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 15,212 shares after the transaction.
Was the UNH insider transaction a market purchase or sale?
The UNH insider transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was coded “A” as a grant or award, reflecting dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units, issued at $0.00 per share rather than bought or sold on the open market.
What does “dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units” mean for UNH?
For UNH, dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units are additional share credits reflecting dividends on deferred awards. In this filing, 50 shares were credited as immediately vested equivalents, following the same terms as the underlying vested deferred stock units held by the director.
Does the UNH Form 4 show any insider selling activity?
This UNH Form 4 shows no insider selling activity. The transaction summary lists one acquisition and zero dispositions, with 50 shares granted as dividend equivalents and total shares following the transaction reported at 15,212 for director Frederick McNabb.