Form 4: Expedia Group SVP Lance A. Soliday Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Expedia Group's SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, Lance A. Soliday, reported the acquisition and disposal of company stock and derivative securities.

Summary

  • Lance A. Soliday, SVP & Chief Accounting Officer of Expedia Group, Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's securities.
  • On November 14, 2024, Soliday exercised options to acquire 7,000 shares of common stock at a price of $104.50 per share and then sold those 7,000 shares at a weighted average price of $181.9914 per share.
  • On November 15, 2024, Soliday acquired a total of 963 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units at no cost.
  • Additionally, 236 shares were withheld for payment of taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Following these transactions, Soliday directly owns 11,914 shares of Expedia Group common stock.
  • Soliday also holds options to purchase 7,000 shares of common stock and various restricted stock units that vest over time.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions by an executive, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and is typical for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for all publicly traded companies in the US, as mandated by the SEC.
  • The transactions reported are typical for executives who receive stock options and restricted stock units as part of their compensation.
  • The vesting schedules for the restricted stock units are also common, with vesting occurring over several years.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal impact on shareholders as they are routine insider transactions.
  • The transactions do not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/15/2019First vesting date for options to purchase common stock.
05/15/2021First vesting date for some restricted stock units.
05/15/2022First vesting date for some restricted stock units.
05/15/2023First vesting date for some restricted stock units.
05/15/2024First vesting date for some restricted stock units.
11/14/2024Date of option exercise and sale of 7,000 shares.
11/15/2024Date of restricted stock unit vesting and tax withholding.
02/15/2025Expiration date for some options and restricted stock units.
02/15/2026Expiration date for some restricted stock units.
02/15/2027Expiration date for some restricted stock units.
02/15/2028Expiration date for some restricted stock units.
11/18/2024Date of filing of the Form 4.

Keywords

Expedia Group, Form 4, insider trading, stock options, restricted stock units, beneficial ownership, Lance A. Soliday, securities transactions

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