FERGUSON STUART E 4
4 · WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD · Filed Nov 2, 2009
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
FERGUSON STUART E
SR VP Res & Prod & CTO
Transactions
- Award
Phantom Share Units
2009-10-30+387→ 30,682 total→ Registered Shares (387 underlying)
Holdings
- 14,521
Phantom Share Units
→ Registered Shares (14,521 underlying)
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]The phantom stock units convert to registered shares on a one-for-one basis.
- [F2]The phantom stock units were credited under the Company's Foreign Executive Deferred Compensation Stock Plan (the "FEDC"). The phantom stock units credited are based upon the Company's allocation of an amount equal to 15% of the participant's compensation. All units credited under the FEDC vest at 20% per year for each year of service. Distributions under the Plan are made upon termination of employment, retirement or death of the participant.
- [F3]All phantom stock units credited under the Company's Executive Deferred Compensation Stock Ownership Plan (the "Plan") with respect to deferrals by a participant are 100% vested at all times. All units credited under the Plan by the Company's 7.5% allocation and matching allocation vest at 20% per year for each year of service. Distributions under the Plan are made upon termination of employment, retirement or death of the participant.