ALB.NYSEAlbemarle CORP

Form 4: Albemarle Executive Reports Routine Stock Transactions

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Insider Transaction Report

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Albemarle's VP, Corporate Controller & CAO, Donald J. LaBauve Jr., reported the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and related tax withholdings.

Summary

  • Donald J. LaBauve Jr., VP, Corporate Controller & CAO of Albemarle Corporation (ALB), reported transactions involving common stock.
  • On February 26, 2026, 219 shares of common stock were acquired due to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on February 24, 2023, at a price of $184.93 per share.
  • These 2023 RSUs consisted of 50% ROIC Performance Stock Units (for which no shares were earned) and 50% rTSR Performance Stock Units (for which all shares earned vested).
  • On February 27, 2026, 1,266 shares of common stock were acquired due to the vesting of 50% of Restricted Stock Units originally granted on February 27, 2025, at a price of $178.67 per share.
  • Shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities: 67 shares on February 26, 2026, at $184.93, and 361 shares on February 27, 2026, at $178.67.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. LaBauve Jr. directly beneficially owns 9,704 shares of common stock.
  • Additionally, 12,755 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through the Albemarle Savings Plan, bringing total beneficial ownership to 22,459 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a routine insider transaction related to executive compensation, reflecting the scheduled vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units, which is generally neutral for the company's immediate outlook.

Positives

  • Donald J. LaBauve Jr. earned 1,485 shares of common stock through the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units, representing a significant component of executive compensation.
  • The vesting of rTSR Performance Stock Units from the 2023 grant indicates that performance targets related to relative Total Shareholder Return were met, leading to all shares being earned.

Negatives

  • No shares were earned from the ROIC Performance Stock Units granted on February 24, 2023, indicating that performance targets related to Return on Invested Capital were not met.
  • A total of 428 shares were withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with the RSU vesting, reducing the net shares received by the executive.

Future Outlook

The remaining 50% of the Restricted Stock Units granted on February 27, 2025, are scheduled to vest on February 27, 2027.

Management Comments

  • Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/24/2023 were split into 50% ROIC Performance Stock Units and 50% rTSR Performance Stock Units. No shares were earned for the ROIC Performance Stock Units, while all shares earned for the rTSR Performance Stock Units vested on 02/26/2026.
  • Restricted Stock Units originally granted on 02/27/2025 vested 50% on 02/27/2026, with the remaining 50% scheduled to vest on 02/27/2027.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Form 4 filings provide transparency into insider transactions, which can offer insights into management's view of the company, though these specific transactions relate to pre-determined compensation vesting rather than discretionary trading.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders gain transparency into executive compensation and changes in insider ownership, which can be a factor in assessing management alignment with shareholder interests.
  • The reporting person, Donald J. LaBauve Jr., received a portion of his compensation in company stock, aligning his interests with the company's performance.

Next Steps

  • The remaining 50% of the Restricted Stock Units granted on February 27, 2025, are scheduled to vest on February 27, 2027.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/24/2023Grant date for Restricted Stock Units (50% ROIC Performance Stock Units, 50% rTSR Performance Stock Units).
02/27/2025Original grant date for Restricted Stock Units, with 50% vesting on 02/27/2026 and the remaining 50% vesting on 02/27/2027.
02/26/2026Vesting date for rTSR Performance Stock Units from the 02/24/2023 grant, resulting in the acquisition of 219 shares. Also, 67 shares were withheld for tax liabilities.
02/27/2026Vesting date for 50% of Restricted Stock Units from the 02/27/2025 grant, resulting in the acquisition of 1,266 shares. Also, 361 shares were withheld for tax liabilities.
03/02/2026Signature date of the Form 4 filing.
02/27/2027Future vesting date for the remaining 50% of Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/27/2025.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports the scheduled vesting of Restricted Stock Units and associated tax withholdings for a corporate officer. Such routine compensation-related transactions typically do not provide a strong signal for a change in investment recommendation, thus a 'hold' is appropriate.

Keywords

Albemarle, ALB, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Executive Compensation, Stock Ownership, Corporate Officer

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