Form 4: Altria Group Executive Steve D'Ambrosia Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Altria Group's Vice President and Controller, Steve D'Ambrosia, reports acquisition and disposal of company stock related to vesting of performance stock units and tax obligations.

Summary

  • On February 28, 2024, Steve D'Ambrosia, Vice President & Controller of Altria Group, Inc., reported transactions involving Altria's common stock.
  • D'Ambrosia acquired 1,330 shares of common stock upon the vesting of Performance Stock Units granted on February 25, 2021, at a price of $0.
  • He also disposed of 1,210 shares to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units at a price of $40.9.
  • Following these transactions, D'Ambrosia directly owns 22,816 shares of common stock, and indirectly owns 8,361 shares through the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan and 7,450 shares held by his wife.
  • The total direct holdings include 10,236 Restricted Stock Units and 5,765 shares held jointly with his wife.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing represents routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations. There is no indication of significant positive or negative sentiment.

Positives

  • The vesting of Performance Stock Units indicates that performance targets were likely met, which is a positive signal.

Industry Context

Insider transactions are routinely monitored to gauge executive sentiment and potential future performance of the company. This filing is a routine disclosure and doesn't necessarily indicate a significant shift in the company's outlook.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies and their executives.
  • The transactions reported are typical for executives receiving stock-based compensation and managing their tax liabilities.
  • Similar transactions are regularly seen at peer companies like Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 25, 2021Date of grant for Performance Stock Units that vested.
February 27, 2024The closing price of Altria Group, Inc. common stock on this date was $40.9.
February 28, 2024Date of the reported stock transactions.
March 01, 2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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