Form 4: Energizer VP Controller's Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Energizer Holdings VP, Controller Sara B. Hampton converted restricted stock units into common stock and subsequently sold a portion to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • Sara B. Hampton, VP, Controller of Energizer Holdings, Inc., converted 1,490 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into common stock on November 6, 2025.
  • Following the conversion, she beneficially owned 7,209 shares of common stock.
  • On the same date, she disposed of 437 shares of common stock at a price of $23.61 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting.
  • After these transactions, her direct beneficial ownership of common stock is 6,772 shares.
  • She continues to beneficially own 2,978 Restricted Stock Units.
  • The Restricted Stock Units were granted on November 6, 2023, and vest in four equal annual installments.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. The vesting of RSUs is a positive sign of continued compensation and alignment, while the sale for tax purposes is a routine and expected event, not indicating a negative outlook on the company.

Positives

  • The vesting of Restricted Stock Units indicates continued employment and alignment of management's interests with shareholders.
  • The conversion of RSUs into common stock increases the VP, Controller's direct ownership in the company.

Negatives

  • A portion of the newly vested shares was sold to cover tax liabilities, resulting in a net decrease in direct common stock holdings from the conversion amount.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing (Form 4) and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitors.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The transaction represents a routine change in insider ownership, with a slight net reduction in direct holdings from the conversion amount due to tax sales. It does not indicate a significant shift in management's confidence or company fundamentals.
  • Employees: The vesting of RSUs is a standard component of executive compensation, reflecting performance and retention incentives.

Next Steps

  • Future annual installments of the Restricted Stock Unit Award are expected to vest on subsequent anniversaries of the grant date (November 6, 2023), assuming continued employment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/06/2023Grant date of Restricted Stock Unit Award.
11/06/2025Date of RSU conversion into common stock and subsequent sale for tax withholding.
11/07/2025Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.

Keywords

Energizer Holdings, ENR, Insider Trading, Form 4, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Conversion, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Sara B. Hampton, Corporate Officer

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