UnitedHealth Director Garcia Receives Stock Awards as Quarterly Compensation
UnitedHealth Group Inc. director Paul R. Garcia received his regular quarterly compensation on October 1, 2026, which included 155 deferred stock units and 103 shares of common stock. The deferred stock units, which are immediately vested, must be retained by Garcia until he completes his service on the Board. This compensation is part of Garcia's ongoing role as a director of the company.
Garcia's total holdings after this transaction include 4,180 shares of common stock directly, as well as indirect holdings through various trusts. These indirect holdings comprise 2,146 shares in a Revocable Trust, 45 shares in Trust 2, and 55 shares in Trust 3. The deferred stock units and common shares granted to Garcia are standard forms of compensation for his service as a director.
The deferred stock units represent a form of delayed compensation, where the company promises to give Garcia shares of stock at a future date. Although these units are immediately vested, they must be retained until Garcia's tenure on the Board concludes. This arrangement aligns with typical practices for director compensation, ensuring alignment between the director's interests and the company's long-term success.