VZ Form 4: 98,644 Special RSUs awarded to Verizon executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported an insider equity award for EVP and Group CEO–VZ Consumer, Sowmyanarayan Sampath. On 10/17/2025, the executive received 98,644 Special Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date for the vesting date. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2027. Following the transaction, 98,644 derivative securities were beneficially owned, held directly. The award price is listed as $0, reflecting a grant.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine RSU grant to a Verizon executive; neutral impact.

The filing records a grant of 98,644 Special RSUs to an officer on 10/17/2025, with each RSU delivering one share plus accrued dividends at payment. These awards commonly align executive interests with shareholders.

The RSUs vest on December 31, 2027, introducing multi-year retention and performance continuity incentives. The award is listed at $0 per unit and reported as direct beneficial ownership. Actual share delivery depends on vesting; no sale activity is disclosed in this excerpt.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sampath Sowmyanarayan

(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 and Group CEO-VZ Consumer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/17/2025

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
Special Restricted Stock Units - 2025 Award	(1)	10/17/2025		A		98,644		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	98,644	$0	98,644	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date with respect to the date that the RSU vests. Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs will vest on December 31, 2027.

Remarks:

	Evgeniya Berezkina, Attorney-in-fact for Sowmyanarayan Sampath	10/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Verizon (VZ) disclose in this Form 4?

An executive received 98,644 Special RSUs on 10/17/2025.

Who is the reporting person in Verizon's (VZ) Form 4?

Sowmyanarayan Sampath, EVP and Group CEO–VZ Consumer.

How many RSUs were granted to the Verizon executive?

A total of 98,644 Special RSUs.

When do these Verizon RSUs vest?

The RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2027.

What does each Verizon RSU represent?

Each RSU equals one share of common stock plus accrued dividends on the payment date tied to vesting.

How are the RSUs held after the transaction?

The filing shows 98,644 derivative securities beneficially owned, held directly.