Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) director receives new phantom stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Finley Teresa reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Union Pacific Corp director Teresa Finley received a grant of 198 Phantom Stock units linked to common stock. The grant is recorded at a reference price of $243.12 per unit and increases her Phantom Stock holdings to 3,326 units. These Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash only, starting at retirement, and use a 1:1 distribution ratio to Union Pacific common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Finley Teresa
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock | 198 | $243.12 | $48K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock — 3,326 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Distribution ratio for Phantom Stock Units is 1:1. Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash only commencing at retirement.
Key Figures
Phantom Stock grant: 198 units
Grant reference price: $243.12 per unit
Total Phantom Stock holdings: 3,326 units
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Phantom Stock grant
198 units
Grant to director Teresa Finley on 2026-04-01
Grant reference price
$243.12 per unit
Price used for Phantom Stock award
Total Phantom Stock holdings
3,326 units
Finley’s Phantom Stock position after the grant
Underlying security
1:1 to common stock
Distribution ratio for Phantom Stock Units
Key Terms
Phantom Stock, Phantom Stock Units, Form 4
3 terms
Phantom Stock financial
"security_title: "Phantom Stock" and underlying security is Common Stock"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash only commencing at retirement."
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.
Form 4 financial
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) reports this compensation transaction."
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 Union Pacific (UNP) report for Teresa Finley?
Union Pacific reported that director Teresa Finley received 198 Phantom Stock units. These are compensation-related awards, not open-market share purchases or sales, and are tied to Union Pacific common stock with a 1:1 distribution ratio and cash settlement at retirement.
How many Phantom Stock units does Teresa Finley hold at Union Pacific (UNP) after this grant?
After the latest grant, Teresa Finley holds 3,326 Phantom Stock units. This total reflects the new 198-unit award, which is linked 1:1 to Union Pacific common stock and is designed to be settled in cash when she retires from the company.
What are Phantom Stock units in the context of Union Pacific (UNP)?
Phantom Stock units are cash-settled awards that track Union Pacific’s common stock value on a 1:1 basis. Holders do not receive actual shares; instead, they receive cash payments, with this filing stating settlement will begin at retirement for Teresa Finley’s units.
At what price were the new Union Pacific (UNP) Phantom Stock units granted to Teresa Finley?
The 198 Phantom Stock units granted to Teresa Finley use a reference price of $243.12 per unit. This price helps determine the value of the cash-settled award, which is tied to Union Pacific’s common stock but does not represent an open-market stock purchase.
When will Teresa Finley’s Union Pacific (UNP) Phantom Stock units be paid out?
The filing states that Teresa Finley’s Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash only, commencing at retirement. This means she will receive cash payments based on the value of the underlying Union Pacific common stock once she retires, rather than immediate stock delivery.