4/A: Community Health Systems CEO Corrects Stock Option Reporting Error

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SEC Filing (Form 4/A Amendment)


Tim Hingtgen, CEO of Community Health Systems, files an amendment to correct a previously reported error in the number of stock options beneficially owned.

Summary

  • This is an amendment to a Form 4 filing by Tim Hingtgen, CEO of Community Health Systems Inc. (CYH).
  • The amendment corrects an error in the number of derivative securities (stock options) beneficially owned, specifically related to a grant of 75,000 stock options with a strike price of $4.93 granted on March 1, 2020.
  • The original Form 4 filed on March 1, 2024, incorrectly reported the number of options in Column 9 as 750,000 due to a scrivener's error.
  • The correct number of options is 75,000, as previously reported in prior Forms 4.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document corrects a clerical error in a regulatory filing. While the error itself is a minor negative, the prompt correction is a positive sign of management's attention to detail and compliance. Overall, the impact is neutral to slightly positive.

Negatives

  • A reporting error occurred in the original Form 4 filing, which could have temporarily misled investors.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for reporting changes in beneficial ownership by company insiders, and amendments are sometimes necessary to correct errors.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Correcting the error ensures accurate information for shareholders and potential investors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2020Date of original stock option grant (75,000 options at $4.93 strike price).
03/01/2021Date exercisable for stock options.
03/01/2024Date of original Form 4 filing with the reporting error.
03/04/2024Date of amended Form 4/A filing to correct the error.
02/28/2030Expiration date for stock options.

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