Form 4: Leidos Director Defers Stock Compensation

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Leidos Holdings Director Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. deferred 171.6596 shares of common stock as part of his board retainer.

Summary

  • Director Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. acquired 171.6596 shares of Leidos Holdings, Inc. common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on January 7, 2026.
  • These shares represent a quarterly payment for his service on the company's Board of Directors.
  • The shares were deferred under the Leidos Holdings, Inc. Key Executive Stock Deferral Plan.
  • Following this transaction, Kraemer beneficially owns 128,811.1423 shares indirectly through the deferral plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately positive as a director deferring compensation into company stock indicates alignment of interests with shareholders, although it is a routine transaction.

Positives

  • Director Kraemer elected to defer his compensation into company stock, aligning his financial interests with those of shareholders.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

  • The reporting person elected to defer receipt of these shares, which represent a quarterly payment of their retainer for service on the company's Board of Directors, under the terms of the Leidos Holdings, Inc. Key Executive Stock Deferral Plan.

Industry Context

This transaction is a routine insider compensation deferral, reflecting standard corporate governance practices for director remuneration.

Related Party Transactions

  • Director Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. acquired shares from Leidos Holdings, Inc. as part of his compensation for board service, which is a related party transaction.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The deferral of director compensation into company stock enhances the alignment of the director's financial interests with those of the shareholders.
  • Management: This transaction reflects standard and established compensation practices for board members.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/07/2026Transaction Date for the acquisition of common stock.
01/09/2026Signature Date of the reporting person's Power of Attorney.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a routine deferral of director compensation into company stock, which is a standard practice and does not provide new information significant enough to alter an investment recommendation. It primarily indicates alignment of interests.

Keywords

Leidos, LDOS, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Deferral, Director Compensation, Beneficial Ownership

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