Form 4: Old National Bancorp Executive Acquires Phantom Stock Under Deferred Compensation Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


James A. Sandgren, CEO of Commercial Banking at Old National Bancorp, acquired 41 shares of phantom stock under the company's Executive Deferred Compensation Plan on February 18, 2025.

Summary

  • On February 18, 2025, James A. Sandgren, CEO of Commercial Banking at Old National Bancorp, acquired 41 shares of phantom stock through the Old National Bancorp Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • The phantom stock represents shares of Old National Bancorp common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and will be payable in cash upon distribution according to the plan's terms.
  • The price of the phantom stock was $24.1676 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Sandgren directly owns 27,497 shares of Old National Bancorp common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document reflects a routine executive compensation transaction, which is generally neutral to slightly positive as it indicates ongoing alignment of management with shareholder interests.

Positives

  • The acquisition of phantom stock aligns the executive's interests with the long-term performance of the company.
  • The deferred compensation plan can be seen as a tool to retain key executives.

Industry Context

Executive compensation packages often include phantom stock or similar instruments to align management's interests with shareholder value. This is a common practice in the banking industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Many financial institutions use deferred compensation plans, including phantom stock, as part of their executive compensation strategy.
  • Companies like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America also utilize similar compensation methods to incentivize and retain key personnel.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor positive impact on shareholders as it aligns executive compensation with company performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/18/2025Date of transaction: James A. Sandgren acquired 41 shares of phantom stock.
02/19/2025Date of signature: Form 4 signed by Sharon K. Brantley, Paralegal, as Attorney-In-Fact for James A. Sandgren.

Keywords

phantom stock, executive compensation, Old National Bancorp, ONB, Form 4, Sandgren, deferred compensation plan

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