Form 4: Dollar General Executive Carman R. Wenkoff Reports Stock Disposal for Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4
EVP & Chief Information Officer of Dollar General, Carman R. Wenkoff, disposed of shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting performance share units.
Summary
- Carman R. Wenkoff, EVP & Chief Information Officer of Dollar General, reported a transaction on April 1, 2024.
- Wenkoff disposed of 2,263 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations.
- The shares were surrendered to the issuer at a price of $157.35 per share.
- This disposal was related to the vesting of performance share units (PSUs) granted on March 16, 2021, and March 15, 2022.
- The PSUs vested based on Dollar General's fiscal year 2021-2023 adjusted EBITDA and ROIC performance.
- Following the transaction, Wenkoff directly owns 34,488 shares of Dollar General stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and tax obligations, and does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies, often related to compensation and tax planning. This filing provides transparency into the transactions of Dollar General's executives.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Executive compensation packages often include stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest over time.
- The vesting of performance-based equity awards, such as PSUs, is tied to the achievement of specific financial metrics, such as EBITDA and ROIC, aligning executive incentives with company performance.
- Companies like Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) also utilize similar equity-based compensation structures for their executives.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/16/2021 | Grant date of performance share units (PSUs) that vested based on fiscal year 2021 adjusted EBITDA performance and fiscal years 2021-2023 adjusted ROIC performance. |
| 03/15/2022 | Grant date of performance share units (PSUs) that vested based on fiscal year 2022 adjusted EBITDA performance. |
| 04/01/2024 | Date of the transaction where shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations. |
| 04/03/2024 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing. |
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