FWRG.NASDAQFirst Watch Restaurant Group, INC

Form 4: First Watch Restaurant Group Executive Exercises Options and Sells Shares

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SEC Form 4

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Eric Richard Hartman, Chief Development Officer of First Watch Restaurant Group, exercised stock options and sold a portion of the acquired shares on March 6, 2024.

Summary

  • On March 6, 2024, Eric Richard Hartman, the Chief Development Officer of First Watch Restaurant Group, exercised stock options to acquire 1,474 shares of common stock at a price of $8.45 per share.
  • Simultaneously, Hartman sold 1,474 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $25.031, with individual sale prices ranging from $25.000 to $25.055.
  • Following these transactions, Hartman directly owns 51,417 shares of First Watch Restaurant Group common stock and holds options to purchase 245,151 more shares.
  • The stock options were granted in multiple tranches, vesting on various dates from August 31, 2018, to October 1, 2023, with an additional tranche scheduled to vest on June 30, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of insider transactions. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's prospects.

Future Outlook

32,884 stock options are scheduled to vest and become exercisable on June 30, 2024, subject to earlier forfeiture or acceleration.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, providing transparency to investors regarding the actions of company executives. It's common for executives to exercise stock options and sell a portion of the shares for personal financial management.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Comparing Hartman's transactions to similar filings from executives at comparable restaurant groups like Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) or Darden Restaurants (DRI) shows similar patterns of option exercises and share sales.
  • The vesting schedules and exercise prices are typical for executive compensation packages in the restaurant industry.
  • The sale price achieved by Hartman reflects the current market valuation of First Watch Restaurant Group.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on stakeholders.
  • It provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
August 31, 201829,595 stock options vested.
August 31, 201929,595 stock options vested.
August 31, 202029,595 stock options vested.
August 31, 202129,595 stock options vested.
August 31, 202229,595 stock options vested.
October 1, 202232,883 stock options vested.
October 1, 202332,883 stock options vested.
March 6, 2024Eric Richard Hartman exercised stock options and sold shares.
June 30, 202432,884 stock options are scheduled to vest.
August 21, 2027Expiration date of stock options.

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