Form 4: Catalent Director Stephanie Okey Reports Share Disposition Following Merger

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Stephanie Okey reports the disposition of Catalent shares and restricted stock units following the company's merger with Creek Parent, Inc.

Summary

  • Stephanie Okey, a director at Catalent, Inc., filed a Form 4 indicating changes in her beneficial ownership of the company's securities.
  • The changes occurred due to the merger of Catalent with Creek Parent, Inc. on December 18, 2024.
  • As a result of the merger, each outstanding share of Catalent common stock was converted into the right to receive $63.50 in cash.
  • Okey's restricted stock units (RSUs) also vested and were converted into cash, with some exceptions for RSUs granted after the merger agreement date.
  • The merger resulted in the disposition of 12,635 common stock shares and the cancellation of RSUs.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine filing following a merger, indicating a neutral event with a positive outcome for shareholders who received cash for their shares. The sentiment is therefore moderately positive.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a standard procedure following a merger, where the company's shares are converted into cash or other consideration, and insiders report their changes in ownership.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors often involve similar cash-out transactions for shareholders.
  • The conversion of stock and RSUs to cash is a typical outcome in such mergers, aligning with industry norms for shareholder compensation during acquisitions.
  • Comparable transactions include the acquisition of other pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) where shareholders receive a cash payment for their shares.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders received $63.50 per share in cash as a result of the merger.
  • Employees holding RSUs received cash for their vested units, with some exceptions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 5, 2024Date of the Merger Agreement between Catalent, Creek Parent, Inc., and Creek Merger Sub, Inc.
December 18, 2024Date of the merger between Catalent and Creek Parent, Inc., and the date of the reported transactions.

Keywords

Merger, Catalent, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Stephanie Okey, Creek Parent, Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, Share Disposition

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