Form 4: Costco Executive James C. Klauer Reports Stock Disposals for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Executive Vice President James C. Klauer reported the disposal of Costco shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Summary

  • James C. Klauer, an Executive Vice President at Costco Wholesale Corp, reported the disposal of common stock on October 22, 2024, to cover tax obligations.
  • The disposals were made to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units.
  • A total of 1,097.200 shares were disposed of at a price of $893.49 per share.
  • Following the transactions, Klauer directly owns 47,993.624 shares of Costco common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing relates to routine tax-related stock disposals.

Industry Context

Insider transactions are routinely monitored and reported to the SEC. Disposals for tax obligations are a common occurrence when restricted stock units vest.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a routine disposal for tax purposes.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/22/2024Date of stock disposal for tax withholding.
10/24/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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