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Verizon (NYSE: VZ) exec now holds 424K phantom stock units

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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) reported that executive officer Kyle Malady, EVP and Group CEO–VZ Business, received an award of phantom stock units under a deferred compensation plan on 2026-08-27. The award, held indirectly through the plan, represents additional phantom stock economically linked to Verizon common stock and payable in cash at future dates elected under the plan, including units acquired via dividend reinvestment.

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Insider Malady Kyle
Role EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock (unitized) F1, F2 123.236 $14.11 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock (unitized) — 424,261.753 shares (Indirect, By Deferred Compensation Plan)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. 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. F2. Includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Phantom stock units acquired 123.2360 units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-08-27
Phantom stock units following transaction 424,261.7530 units Total phantom stock position in deferred compensation plan after award
Underlying common stock equivalent 35.0000 shares Underlying Verizon common stock referenced for this phantom stock transaction
Reference transaction value figure $14.1100 Footnote-qualified figure associated with the phantom stock grant on 2026-08-27
Phantom Stock (unitized) financial
"security_title: "Phantom Stock (unitized)""
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By Deferred Compensation Plan""
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
economic equivalent financial
"Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of a portion"
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

FAQ

What did Verizon (VZ) disclose about Kyle Malady’s latest Form 4 transaction?
Kyle Malady received a grant of phantom stock units on 2026-08-27 under a deferred compensation plan. The units are economically tied to Verizon common stock and are settled in cash upon future payment events elected under the plan.

How many phantom stock units did Kyle Malady acquire in this VZ Form 4?
Kyle Malady acquired 123.2360 phantom stock (unitized) units, representing an economic interest linked to Verizon common stock. After this award, his reported balance in this plan-related phantom stock position is 424,261.7530 units.

Is Kyle Malady’s phantom stock award in VZ settled in shares or cash?
The filing states that each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of a portion of one Verizon common share and is settled in cash, not in Verizon shares. Payment occurs upon events set under the deferred compensation plan.

How is the phantom stock held for Kyle Malady in Verizon (VZ)?
The phantom stock is reported as held indirectly, noted as “By Deferred Compensation Plan.” This means the position is maintained within a deferred compensation plan rather than as directly owned Verizon shares.

Does the VZ Form 4 note dividend reinvestment in Kyle Malady’s phantom stock?
Yes. A footnote explains that the reported total includes phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment, indicating that dividends attributable to the underlying economic interest are reinvested into additional phantom stock units.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Malady Kyle
(Last)(First)(Middle)
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC [ VZ ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock (unitized)(1)08/27/2026A123.236 (1) (1)Common Stock35$14.11424,261.753(2)IBy 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 Kyle Malady08/31/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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