Form 4: Cooper Companies CEO Reports Stock Transactions

Cooper Companies President & CEO Albert G White III reported the acquisition and disposition of common stock and restricted stock units on January 8, 2026.

Summary

• Albert G White III, President & CEO of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO), reported transactions on January 8, 2026.
• These transactions included the acquisition of 18,340 shares of common stock upon the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) at an exercise price of $0.00.
• Concurrently, 9,419 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $83.13 per share, likely to cover tax liabilities associated with the RSU vesting.
• Following these transactions, Mr. White beneficially owns 245,072 shares of common stock directly.
• He also beneficially owns 36,676 restricted stock units directly.
• The restricted stock unit award vests 25% per year over four years, with future vesting dates on January 8, 2027 (18,336 shares) and January 8, 2028 (18,340 shares).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions related to executive compensation (RSU vesting and subsequent tax-related share disposition), which are generally neutral in sentiment.

Positives

• The vesting of 18,340 restricted stock units into common stock demonstrates the continued realization of long-term incentive compensation for the President & CEO.
• The reporting person's direct beneficial ownership of common stock remains substantial at 245,072 shares, indicating continued alignment with shareholder interests.

Negatives

• A disposition of 9,419 shares of common stock occurred at $83.13 per share, likely for tax withholding purposes, reducing the total number of shares held directly.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction related to executive compensation and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor impact, as these are routine compensation-related transactions for an executive and do not indicate a significant change in the executive's overall commitment or outlook.
• Management: Reflects a portion of the CEO's long-term incentive compensation structure being realized.

Next Steps

• Future vesting of 18,336 restricted stock units on January 8, 2027.
• Future vesting of 18,340 restricted stock units on January 8, 2028.

Key Dates

Keywords

Cooper Companies, COO, Albert G White III, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Common Stock, Executive Compensation, Share Ownership