UnitedHealth Group (UNH) director gets 13 dividend-equivalent shares in Form 4 filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Baker Charles D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC director Charles D. Baker received 13 shares of common stock as dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units. These dividend-equivalent shares are immediately vested and carry the same terms as the underlying deferred stock units. Following this compensation-related award, Baker directly holds 2,176 shares of UnitedHealth Group common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Baker Charles D.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 13 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,176 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted: 13 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 2,176 shares
Price per share for grant: $0.00 per share
3 metrics
Shares granted
13 shares
Dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units
Post-transaction holdings
2,176 shares
Common stock directly held after award
Price per share for grant
$0.00 per share
Compensation-related stock grant, no cash paid
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, vested deferred stock units, Form 4
3 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."
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Charles D. Baker report at UNITEDHEALTH GROUP (UNH)?
Charles D. Baker reported receiving 13 shares of UNITEDHEALTH GROUP common stock as dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units. These shares represent a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, and they are immediately vested under the same terms as the underlying units.
Is Charles D. Baker’s Form 4 transaction in UNH stock a buy or a sale?
The Form 4 shows an acquisition, not a market buy or sale. Baker received 13 common shares as a grant of dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units, a standard compensation mechanism rather than an open-market trading decision in UNITEDHEALTH GROUP shares.
What are dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units in UNH’s Form 4?
Dividend equivalents mirror cash dividends by providing additional shares tied to deferred stock units. In this case, UNITEDHEALTH GROUP credited Charles D. Baker with 13 immediately vested common shares, subject to the same terms and conditions as his underlying vested deferred stock units.
Does this UNH Form 4 indicate any remaining stock options or derivatives for Charles D. Baker?
The filing’s derivative section is empty, indicating no derivative transactions or remaining derivative positions are reported in this Form 4 for Charles D. Baker. The only activity disclosed is the non-derivative stock grant of 13 dividend-equivalent common shares tied to deferred stock units.