Form 4: ARQ COO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Arq, Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Williamson, sold 1,782 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock awards.

Summary

• Jeremy Williamson, Chief Operating Officer of Arq, Inc., sold 1,782 shares of ARQ common stock.
• The sale occurred on August 4, 2025, at a price of $5.2 per share.
• The transaction was executed to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock awards.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Williamson beneficially owns 137,317 shares of Arq, Inc. common stock.
• The sale was conducted as a "sell to cover" transaction under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine 'sell to cover' for tax purposes, which is a neutral event and does not reflect a discretionary sale or a change in management's outlook on the company.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance were provided in this filing.

Management Comments

• The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.
• The sale was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction.

Industry Context

This is an insider transaction filing, which is specific to the individual and company, and does not directly indicate broader industry trends. Such 'sell to cover' transactions are common across all industries when executives receive equity compensation that vests.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as it is a small, non-discretionary sale for tax purposes.
• Employees: No direct impact.
• Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The transaction is a routine 'sell to cover' by a Chief Operating Officer to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock vesting. This is a non-discretionary sale and does not indicate a change in the company's fundamentals or management's confidence. Therefore, it does not warrant a change in investment recommendation based solely on this filing.

Keywords

Arq Inc, ARQ, Jeremy Williamson, Chief Operating Officer, COO, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock, Equity Compensation, Rule 10b5-1