Western Alliance (NYSE: WAL) director awarded 287 deferred stock units at $78.51
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JAMMET MARY CHRIS reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Western Alliance Bancorporation director Mary Chris Jammet received a grant of 287 Deferred Stock Units. The units were granted at a reference price of $78.51 per unit and increase her directly held deferred units to 3,118.
The grant was made under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan and credited to its Director Deferral Plan. These Deferred Stock Units will vest on February 5, 2027 and will be settled in shares of common stock after a separation from service, in line with the terms of the Director Deferral Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
JAMMET MARY CHRIS
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 287 | $78.51 | $23K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 3,118 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 287 units
Grant reference price: $78.51 per unit
Deferred Stock Units held after grant: 3,118 units
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Deferred Stock Units granted
287 units
Grant of Deferred Stock Units on April 15, 2026
Grant reference price
$78.51 per unit
Recorded transaction price per Deferred Stock Unit
Deferred Stock Units held after grant
3,118 units
Total directly held Deferred Stock Units following transaction
Vesting date
February 5, 2027
Vesting date for the 287-unit Deferred Stock Unit grant
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Stock Incentive Plan, Director Deferral Plan, separation from service
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Represents the grant of Deferred Stock Units under the Issuer's 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.
Stock Incentive Plan financial
"under the Issuer's Stock Incentive Plan and credited under the Issuer's Director Deferral Plan"
A stock incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors pieces of ownership or the right to buy shares over time, similar to receiving a bonus paid in company stock instead of cash. Investors pay attention because these plans align staff incentives with long‑term company performance but can also dilute existing shareholders and affect reported profits when grants are expensed, so they influence both ownership percentages and financial results.
Director Deferral Plan financial
"credited under the Issuer's Director Deferral Plan, vesting on February 5, 2027"
A director deferral plan lets board members delay receiving part or all of their pay—typically fees or equity—until a later date, with the deferred amount converted to cash or units that are paid out on a set future date or event. For investors, it signals how a company manages present cash flow and aligns directors’ interests with long-term performance, while creating future payment obligations or possible share dilution when those deferred amounts are settled—like choosing to take a future pension or stock grant instead of a paycheck today.
separation from service financial
"paid in shares of Common Stock issued under the Issuer's Stock Incentive Plan after a separation from service"
FAQ
What insider transaction did WAL director Mary Chris Jammet report on this Form 4?
Mary Chris Jammet reported receiving 287 Deferred Stock Units as a compensation grant. The units were awarded under Western Alliance Bancorporation’s Stock Incentive Plan and credited to its Director Deferral Plan as part of her director compensation structure.
How many Western Alliance (WAL) Deferred Stock Units does the director hold after this grant?
After the reported grant, director Mary Chris Jammet holds 3,118 Deferred Stock Units directly. This total includes the new 287-unit award and reflects her accumulated deferred director compensation recorded in stock-denominated form under the company’s incentive and deferral plans.
At what price were the new WAL Deferred Stock Units recorded in the Form 4 filing?
The 287 Deferred Stock Units were recorded at $78.51 per unit in the filing. This figure typically reflects a grant-date reference or fair market value used for compensation accounting, not an amount the director paid in an open-market purchase.
When do the newly granted WAL Deferred Stock Units vest for the reporting director?
The newly granted Deferred Stock Units vest on February 5, 2027. Vesting means the director’s rights to the units become nonforfeitable, although actual payment in shares occurs later under the Director Deferral Plan’s distribution rules.
How and when will the WAL Deferred Stock Units be paid to the director?
The Deferred Stock Units will be paid in shares of Western Alliance common stock. Payment occurs after the director’s separation from service, in accordance with the company’s Director Deferral Plan, rather than immediately upon vesting of the units.