Form 4: Verizon Executive Reports Acquisition of Phantom Stock Units

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Joseph J. Russo, EVP & President of Global Networks & Technology at Verizon Communications Inc., reported the acquisition of phantom stock units on April 24, 2025.

Summary

  • On April 24, 2025, Joseph J. Russo, an Executive Vice President at Verizon Communications Inc., reported acquiring phantom stock units.
  • The transaction involved the acquisition of 89.724 phantom stock units at a price of $12.22 per unit.
  • Following the transaction, Russo beneficially owns 64,462.374 shares of common stock, including phantom stock acquired through dividend reinvestment, held indirectly through a deferred compensation plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.

Industry Context

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

Stakeholder Impact

  • The acquisition of phantom stock by a key executive may signal confidence in the company's future performance to shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/24/2025Date of transaction: Acquisition of phantom stock units.
04/25/2025Date of report filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Verizon, Phantom Stock, Executive Compensation, Beneficial Ownership, Russo, VZ

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