Form 4: Verizon Director Acquires Phantom Stock Through Deferred Compensation Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Mark T. Bertolini, a director at Verizon Communications Inc., acquired 5,224 shares of phantom stock through a deferred compensation plan on March 1, 2024.

Summary

  • On March 1, 2024, Mark T. Bertolini, a director of Verizon Communications Inc., acquired 5,224 shares of phantom stock.
  • The acquisition was made through a deferred compensation plan.
  • Each share of phantom stock is equivalent to one share of common stock and will be settled in cash upon termination of service as a director.
  • Following the transaction, Bertolini beneficially owns 49,737 shares of phantom stock, including shares acquired through dividend reinvestment.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Future Outlook

The phantom stock becomes payable following the reporting person's termination of service as a director.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for reporting changes in beneficial ownership by company insiders, providing transparency to investors.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction provides transparency to shareholders regarding the director's holdings in the company.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2024Date of transaction: Acquisition of phantom stock.
03/05/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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