Form 4: CRA International Executive Chad Holmes Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Chad Holmes, EVP, CHIEF CORP DEV OFFICER of CRA International, reports acquisition and disposal of common stock and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On April 11, 2024, Chad Holmes, EVP, CHIEF CORP DEV OFFICER of CRA International, engaged in transactions involving the company's common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Holmes acquired 357.0154 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • He disposed of 5.0154 shares of common stock at a price of $145.12.
  • Additionally, 132 shares were disposed of for $145.12.
  • Following these transactions, Holmes directly owns 41,300 shares of CRA International common stock.
  • He also holds various restricted stock units that vest at different dates in the future.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions. The disposals are small relative to holdings and could be for various reasons.

Positives

  • The vesting of RSUs indicates that performance milestones were likely met, which is a positive signal.

Negatives

  • The disposal of shares could be interpreted negatively, although it may be for tax purposes or portfolio diversification.

Risks

  • Future stock disposals by Holmes could put downward pressure on the stock price.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for corporate insiders, and it provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholder sentiment, depending on how they interpret the stock disposals.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/18/2017Date of grant for nonqualified stock option with exercise price of $44.87, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
12/06/2018Date of grant for non-qualified stock options with exercise price of $47.45, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
04/11/2024Date of transaction: acquisition of common stock through RSU vesting and disposal of common stock.
04/15/2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.
12/15/2024Date that certain RSUs vest.
03/10/2025Date that certain RSUs vest.
03/22/2025Date that certain RSUs vest.
04/11/2025Date that certain RSUs vest.
12/18/2027Expiration date for nonqualified stock option with exercise price of $44.87.
12/06/2028Expiration date for non-qualified stock options with exercise price of $47.45.

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