U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) director receives 2,822-share deferred stock unit award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FIPKE JOHANNA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
U.S. Gold Corp. director Johanna Fipke received an equity grant in the form of deferred stock units. On 2026-05-22, she was awarded 2,822 shares of Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a compensation grant.
After this award, her direct holdings reported in this filing total 28,220 shares of Common Stock. The footnote explains these are deferred stock units granted under the U.S. Gold Corp. Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, which become service-satisfied on the first anniversary of the grant date and then vest when she ceases service on the Board, assuming continuous service.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
FIPKE JOHANNA
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,822 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 28,220 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 2,822 shares
Price per granted share: $0.00 per share
Holdings after transaction: 28,220 shares
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Deferred stock units granted
2,822 shares
Grant to director Johanna Fipke on 2026-05-22
Price per granted share
$0.00 per share
Compensation award, not open-market purchase
Holdings after transaction
28,220 shares
Total Common Stock directly held after grant
Transaction code
A (grant, award, or other acquisition)
Form 4 non-derivative transaction classification
Key Terms
deferred stock units, Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, service-satisfied, vest
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deferred stock units financial
"Represents deferred stock units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the U.S. Gold Corp. Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan."
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.
Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Represents deferred stock units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the U.S. Gold Corp. Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan."
service-satisfied financial
"The deferred stock units become service-satisfied on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continuous service through that date."
vest financial
"The portion of the deferred stock units that have become service-satisfied will vest upon the reporting person's cessation of service as a member of the Board."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) report for Johanna Fipke?
U.S. Gold Corp. reported that director Johanna Fipke received a grant of 2,822 deferred stock units. These represent Common Stock awarded as compensation, not an open-market purchase, and increase her direct reported holdings to 28,220 shares after the transaction.
What are deferred stock units in the U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) Form 4 for Johanna Fipke?
The deferred stock units are equity awards that become service-satisfied one year after grant, subject to continuous service. Once service-satisfied, they vest when Fipke ceases serving on the Board, aligning director compensation with long-term company performance.
Under which plan were Johanna Fipke’s U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) deferred stock units granted?
The deferred stock units were granted under the U.S. Gold Corp. Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan governs equity-based awards such as deferred stock units used to compensate directors and align their interests with shareholders.
Does the Johanna Fipke Form 4 for U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) indicate any stock sales?
No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows a single acquisition transaction coded A, representing a grant or award of 2,822 deferred stock units, with no corresponding dispositions or open-market sales disclosed.