Form 4: Balchem Executive Reports Routine Stock Transactions
Insider Transaction Report
Balchem Corporation's EVP, CLO, and Secretary, Hatsuki Miyata, reported the disposition of shares for tax withholding and the acquisition of shares through the company's 401(k) plan.
Summary
- Hatsuki Miyata, EVP, CLO, and Secretary of Balchem Corporation (BCPC), reported transactions on July 25, 2025.
- 483 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $148.82 per share to cover withholding taxes upon the vesting of restricted shares granted on July 27, 2022.
- An additional 462 shares of Common Stock were acquired indirectly through the Balchem Corporation 401(k) plan.
- Following these transactions, Hatsuki Miyata directly owns 6,189 shares of Common Stock and indirectly owns 462 shares through the 401(k) plan.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions (tax withholding and 401(k) acquisition) which are neutral in sentiment and do not indicate significant positive or negative discretionary actions.
Positives
- Acquisition of 462 shares through the 401(k) plan indicates continued investment in the company by an executive.
Negatives
- Disposition of 483 shares was for tax withholding, a routine event, not a discretionary sale.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as the transactions are routine and do not reflect a significant change in executive's overall stake or discretionary selling/buying.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07/27/2022 | Date restricted shares were granted, which subsequently vested. |
| 07/25/2025 | Date of reported stock transactions (disposition for tax withholding and 401(k) acquisition). |
| 07/28/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact for Hatsuki Miyata. |
Keywords
Balchem Corporation, BCPC, Form 4, Insider Trading, Executive Compensation, Stock Transactions, Hatsuki Miyata, Restricted Stock, 401(k) Plan
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