Williams director granted 3,415 shares of stock
Muncrief Richard E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Muncrief Richard E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. director Richard E. Muncrief received a grant of 3,415 shares of common stock on April 28, 2026, at a grant price reference of $73.04 per share. Following this award, he directly holds 24,783 shares. This amount includes 2,738 stock units for the 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units, which are treated as exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 3,415 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Muncrief Richard E
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,415 | $73.04 | $249K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 24,783 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Includes 2,738 stock units for 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units, which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.
Key Figures
Stock grant size: 3,415 shares
Grant price reference: $73.04 per share
Total direct holdings: 24,783 shares
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5 metrics
Stock grant size
3,415 shares
Common stock award on April 28, 2026
Grant price reference
$73.04 per share
Reported transaction price for the award
Total direct holdings
24,783 shares
Common shares held after the transaction
2026 annual stock units
2,738 units
Stock units for 2026 annual grant included in holdings
Dividend equivalent units
677 units
Dividend equivalents on stock units, exempt under Rule 16a-11
Key Terms
Section 16, Rule 16a-11, stock units, dividend equivalents, +1 more
5 terms
Section 16 regulatory
"which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11"
stock units financial
"Includes 2,738 stock units for 2026 annual grant"
Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.
dividend equivalents financial
"and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
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What did WMB director Richard E. Muncrief report in this Form 4 filing?
Richard E. Muncrief reported receiving a grant of 3,415 shares of Williams Companies common stock. The award was recorded at a reference price of $73.04 per share and increased his directly held position to 24,783 shares after the transaction.
What was the size and price of Richard E. Muncrief’s latest WMB stock award?
Muncrief’s latest award was 3,415 Williams Companies common shares at a reported grant price reference of $73.04 per share. This is characterized as a grant or award acquisition rather than an open-market purchase, aligning with typical director equity compensation practices.
Does Richard E. Muncrief’s WMB position include stock units and dividend equivalents?
Yes. His reported holdings include 2,738 stock units associated with the 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units. These components are described as exempt from Section 16 reporting requirements under Rule 16a-11, according to the footnote disclosure.
Was this WMB Form 4 transaction a buy or a grant for Richard E. Muncrief?
The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market buy. It is coded as an “A” transaction, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating it is part of an equity award rather than a discretionary stock market purchase.
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