Form 4: CEO Rod Little Adjusts EPC Stock Holdings

Sentiment:

Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership


Edgewell Personal Care CEO Rod Little reported routine transactions involving the vesting of restricted stock equivalents and subsequent tax-related share dispositions.

Summary

  • Rod R. Little, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC), reported multiple transactions related to his equity holdings.
  • The transactions involved the vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Equivalents (RSEs) into shares of EPC common stock.
  • A portion of the newly vested shares was withheld to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting events.
  • On November 8, 2025, 17,285 shares were acquired through RSE vesting, and 8,012 shares were disposed of at a price of $18.83 per share for tax purposes, resulting in 319,786 shares beneficially owned.
  • On November 10, 2025, 14,612 shares were acquired through RSE vesting, and 6,773 shares were disposed of at a price of $18.83 per share for tax purposes, resulting in 327,625 shares beneficially owned.
  • On November 11, 2025, 12,578 shares were acquired through RSE vesting, and 5,830 shares were disposed of at a price of $18.57 per share for tax purposes, resulting in 334,373 shares beneficially owned.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing reports routine equity compensation vesting and tax-related share dispositions for the CEO. This is a neutral event, but the continued equity ownership by the CEO is a slight positive for alignment with shareholders.

Positives

  • The transactions reflect the vesting of equity compensation, indicating the CEO's continued participation in the company's long-term incentive plans.
  • The CEO continues to hold a significant number of shares (334,373 shares as of November 11, 2025), aligning his interests with those of shareholders.

Negatives

  • Shares were disposed of to cover tax liabilities, which, while a common practice, represents a reduction in direct share ownership.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.

Management Comments

  • The filing includes the signature of Rod R. Little, confirming the accuracy of the reported transactions.

Industry Context

Routine insider transactions like these are common across all industries as part of executive compensation packages, reflecting the standard practice of granting equity awards that vest over time. They do not typically indicate specific industry trends or competitive positioning.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The vesting of restricted stock equivalents and subsequent tax withholding is a standard practice for executive compensation across publicly traded companies, aligning with common industry benchmarks for long-term incentive plans. No specific comparable companies or projects are mentioned in this filing.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The CEO's continued equity ownership aligns his interests with those of shareholders.
  • Employees: The filing reflects standard executive compensation practices, which can influence broader employee compensation strategies.

Next Steps

  • No specific future actions or milestones are mentioned in this filing beyond the reported transactions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/11/2022Vesting date for a portion of Restricted Stock Equivalents.
11/10/2023Vesting date for a portion of Restricted Stock Equivalents.
11/8/2024Vesting date for a portion of Restricted Stock Equivalents.
11/08/2025Transaction date: Vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Equivalents, and shares withheld for tax liability.
11/10/2025Transaction date: Vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Equivalents, and shares withheld for tax liability.
11/11/2025Transaction date: Vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Equivalents, and shares withheld for tax liability.
11/12/2025Filing date of the Form 4.

Keywords

Edgewell Personal Care, EPC, Rod R. Little, CEO, Director, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Equivalents, Equity Compensation, Stock Vesting, Tax Withholding

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