Form 4: Baxter International Executive Reports Stock Transaction

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Christopher A. Toth, EVP, Group President, Kidney Care at Baxter International, reports disposition of shares to cover tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On December 31, 2024, Christopher A. Toth, an Executive Vice President at Baxter International Inc., disposed of 32,610 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations.
  • The shares were forfeited to cover withholding taxes related to the settlement of vested restricted stock units granted on June 1, 2023.
  • The transaction was executed at a price of $29.16 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Toth directly owns 183,876 shares of Baxter International Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral transaction related to tax obligations from vested stock; it doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates the vesting of restricted stock units and the subsequent tax obligations, which is a common occurrence for executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on shareholders, as it is related to tax obligations of an executive.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/01/2023Date of grant for the restricted stock units that vested on December 31, 2024.
12/31/2024Date of the transaction where shares were forfeited to cover tax withholding.
01/03/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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