UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) director gains 41 shares via dividend equivalents
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Noseworthy John H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UnitedHealth Group director John H. Noseworthy received 41 shares of Common Stock as a grant tied to dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units. These additional shares were issued at no cost and bring his directly held position to 7,410 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Noseworthy John H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 41 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,410 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted: 41 shares
Grant price: $0.0000 per share
Shares owned after: 7,410 shares
3 metrics
Shares granted
41 shares
Common Stock grant as dividend equivalents
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Price for 41-share grant
Shares owned after
7,410 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings after transaction
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, deferred stock units, Common Stock
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.
deferred stock units financial
"The dividend equivalents are immediately vested and are subject to the same terms as the underlying deferred stock units."
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.
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 John H. Noseworthy report?
John H. Noseworthy reported receiving 41 shares of UnitedHealth Group Common Stock. The shares were granted as dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units and were immediately vested under the same terms as the underlying units.
Was the UNH Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The UNH Form 4 shows a grant, not a market trade. Noseworthy acquired 41 shares at a price of $0.0000 per share as dividend equivalents, rather than buying or selling shares on the open market.
What are dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units at UNH?
Dividend equivalents mirror cash dividends by granting additional shares tied to deferred stock units. In this case, UnitedHealth credited Noseworthy with 41 immediately vested shares subject to the same terms as the underlying deferred stock units.
Does the UNH Form 4 indicate any derivative securities activity?
The Form 4 data show no derivative security transactions for this filing. The only reported movement is a non-derivative grant of 41 Common Stock shares as dividend equivalents on vested deferred stock units.