Form 4: Carriage Services Inc. Executive Rob Paul Franch Reports Acquisition of Performance-Based Award
SEC Form 4 Filing
Chief Information Officer Rob Paul Franch reports the acquisition of a performance-based award and holdings in Carriage Services Inc.
Summary
- Rob Paul Franch, Chief Information Officer of Carriage Services Inc., filed a Form 4 on April 25, 2025, reporting changes in beneficial ownership.
- The report details the acquisition of 7,094 performance-based awards on March 7, 2025, which are payable in shares of common stock.
- These awards are contingent upon achieving certain pre-determined performance metrics related to the Issuer's Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA during the period from the grant date through March 31, 2028.
- The report also includes holdings of 21,373 shares of common stock and stock options.
- The reporting of the March 7, 2025 transaction was delayed due to an administrative oversight.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions. The administrative oversight is a minor negative.
Negatives
- The reporting of the March 7, 2025 transaction was delayed due to an administrative oversight.
Risks
- The performance-based awards are subject to the achievement of Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA targets, which may not be met.
- The value of the stock options is dependent on the future stock price of Carriage Services Inc.
Future Outlook
The performance-based award will vest (if at all) provided that certain pre-determined performance metrics related to the Issuer's Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA are achieved during the period commencing on the grant date through March 31, 2028.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are routine disclosures required by the SEC to provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders, allowing investors to track management's sentiment and alignment with shareholder interests.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders can use this information to assess management's alignment with company performance.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2023 | Date of grant for stock options for 15,750 shares at an exercise price of $32.69. |
| 02/21/2024 | Date of grant for stock options for 25,380 shares at an exercise price of $24.48. |
| 02/22/2024 | Start date for vesting of stock options granted on 02/22/2023. |
| 03/07/2025 | Date of transaction for performance award. |
| 03/07/2025 | Date of earliest transaction reported. |
| 02/21/2025 | Start date for vesting of stock options granted on 02/21/2024. |
| 03/31/2028 | End date for performance period related to the performance-based award. |
| 02/22/2033 | Expiration date for stock options granted on 02/22/2023. |
| 02/21/2034 | Expiration date for stock options granted on 02/21/2024. |
| 04/25/2025 | Date of Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Form 4, beneficial ownership, performance award, stock options, Carriage Services Inc., Rob Paul Franch, Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
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