Form 4: EOG Resources Executive Exercises Stock Appreciation Rights and Disposes of Shares

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SEC Form 4 Filing


EOG Resources EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Michael P. Donaldson, exercised stock appreciation rights and disposed of shares on November 19, 2024.

Summary

  • Michael P. Donaldson, an executive at EOG Resources, exercised 4,087 stock appreciation rights (SARs) on November 19, 2024, at a price of $81.81.
  • Following the exercise, Mr. Donaldson disposed of 2,459 shares at $135.97 and 641 shares at $135.97 to cover tax obligations.
  • After these transactions, Mr. Donaldson directly owns 82,553.289 shares of EOG Resources common stock.
  • Mr. Donaldson also has indirect ownership of 8,000 shares through a family trust, 8,000 shares through another family trust, 8,000 shares through another family trust and 14,000 shares through his wife.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine filing related to executive compensation and does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and is common in the oil and gas industry. It reflects the exercise of previously granted stock-based compensation.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include stock options or stock appreciation rights, which are common across the oil and gas industry.
  • The vesting schedule of the SARs, with full exercisability after three years, is a typical structure for such awards.
  • The disposal of shares to cover tax obligations is a standard practice for executives exercising stock-based compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on the total number of outstanding shares of EOG Resources.
  • The transactions are part of the executive compensation plan and are not expected to have a significant impact on the company's operations or financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/27/2021Date of grant for the stock appreciation rights, which became exercisable in increments over three years.
09/27/2024Date the stock appreciation rights became fully exercisable.
11/19/2024Date of the reported transactions, including the exercise of SARs and disposal of shares.
11/20/2024Date the Form 4 was signed.

Keywords

EOG Resources, Stock Appreciation Rights, SARs, Executive Compensation, Insider Trading, Form 4, Share Disposal, Michael P. Donaldson

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