Verizon (VZ) HR chief Samantha Hammock gains 86.96 phantom stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. executive vice president and Chief HR Officer Samantha Hammock reported an acquisition of phantom stock units under a company deferred compensation plan. On January 29, 2026, she acquired 86.96 phantom stock (unitized) derivative securities at $11.37 per unit, held indirectly through the deferred compensation plan.

Following this transaction, Hammock indirectly held a total of 29,526.889 phantom stock units via the plan. Each phantom stock unit is economically tied to a portion of one share of Verizon common stock, is settled in cash, and becomes payable upon events she has established in accordance with the plan, including units accumulated through dividend reinvestment.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hammock Samantha

Role EVP & Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock (unitized)	86.96	$11.37	$988.74

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock (unitized) — 29,526.889 shares (Indirect, By Deferred Compensation Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of a portion of one share of common stock and is settled in cash. The shares of phantom stock become payable upon events established by the reporting person in accordance with the deferred compensation plan. Includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hammock Samantha

(Last) (First) (Middle)

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC [ VZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock (unitized)	(1)	01/29/2026		A		86.96		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	25	$11.37	29,526.889(2)	I	By Deferred Compensation Plan

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of a portion of one share of common stock and is settled in cash. The shares of phantom stock become payable upon events established by the reporting person in accordance with the deferred compensation plan.

2. Includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment.

Remarks:

	Evgeniya Berezkina, Attorney-in-fact for Samantha Hammock	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Verizon (VZ) report for Samantha Hammock?

Verizon reported that EVP & Chief HR Officer Samantha Hammock acquired 86.96 phantom stock units on January 29, 2026. These units are held indirectly through a deferred compensation plan and provide cash-settled economic exposure to Verizon common stock rather than direct share ownership.

How many phantom stock units does Samantha Hammock hold after this Form 4 filing for Verizon (VZ)?

After the reported transaction, Samantha Hammock indirectly holds 29,526.889 phantom stock units through a deferred compensation plan. These units track the value of Verizon common stock and are payable in cash upon plan-specified events, including amounts accumulated via dividend reinvestment.

What is phantom stock in the context of Verizon (VZ) executive compensation?

Phantom stock in this context represents cash-settled units that mirror the value of Verizon common shares. Each unit is the economic equivalent of a portion of one share and becomes payable in cash when events set under the deferred compensation plan occur for the reporting executive.

At what price were the Verizon (VZ) phantom stock units credited to Samantha Hammock?

The 86.96 phantom stock units reported for Samantha Hammock were credited at a price of $11.37 per unit. These units are part of a deferred compensation plan, giving her cash-based exposure linked to Verizon’s common stock performance instead of direct share delivery.

Is Samantha Hammock’s Verizon (VZ) phantom stock holding direct or indirect ownership?

Samantha Hammock’s reported phantom stock holdings are classified as indirect ownership. The Form 4 specifies they are held "By Deferred Compensation Plan," meaning the economic interest arises through that plan structure rather than directly holding Verizon common shares.

Do Verizon (VZ) phantom stock units include dividend reinvestment for Samantha Hammock?

Yes. The filing notes that the reported total includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment. This means any dividends tied to Verizon common stock are credited as additional phantom stock units within Samantha Hammock’s deferred compensation plan balance over time.