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4/A: FMC Corp Executive Thaisa Hugenneyer Amends Form 4 Filing to Reflect Rule 10b5-1(c) Plan and Stock Option Holdings

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Thaisa Hugenneyer, EVP at FMC Corp, amends a previous Form 4 filing to indicate transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan and to correct the reported number of stock options beneficially owned.

Summary

  • Thaisa Hugenneyer, an Executive Vice President at FMC Corporation, filed an amendment to a previous Form 4 filing.
  • The amendment indicates that the transactions reported were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.
  • The amendment also corrects the number of stock options beneficially owned following the reported transaction to zero.
  • On January 24, 2025, Hugenneyer exercised 1,084 stock options at a price of $54.89.
  • A portion of these options were withheld to cover the exercise price and tax liability.
  • On January 27, 2025, Hugenneyer disposed of 4 shares of common stock at $55.85.
  • Following these transactions, Hugenneyer directly owns 9,002 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 247.329 shares through a spouse.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral. It reflects standard executive compensation and trading activity.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. The use of a 10b5-1 plan is a common practice to allow insiders to trade company stock while avoiding accusations of insider trading.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation and trading activity are closely monitored across the industry.
  • Companies like Dow, Corteva, and BASF also have executives who regularly file Form 4s related to stock options and share transactions.
  • The specifics of these filings, such as the use of 10b5-1 plans and the amounts traded, are typical for executives at similarly sized companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive stock transactions.
  • It assures stakeholders that transactions are being conducted under a pre-arranged plan (Rule 10b5-1(c)), mitigating concerns about insider trading.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/27/2018Original date of stock options that were exercised.
01/24/2025Date of stock option exercise and withholding for payment of exercise price and tax liability.
01/27/2025Date of common stock disposal.
01/28/2025Date of original Form 4 filing.
01/29/2025Date of amended Form 4/A filing.
02/27/2025Expiration date of stock options.

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