Form 4: H.B. Fuller Executive VP Acquires Shares
SEC Form 4
James J. East, Executive Vice President at H.B. Fuller, reports acquisition of company stock and adjustments to derivative holdings.
Summary
- James J. East, an Executive Vice President at H.B. Fuller, acquired 31 shares of common stock at $58.62 on September 26, 2025.
- East's holdings include 2,822 shares of common stock directly and 105.34 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
- The filing details East's holdings of employee stock options with various exercise prices and expiration dates, including 14,844 options at $64.28 expiring on 01/27/2035.
- East also holds restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, vesting in three annual installments.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions and holdings, with neutral sentiment.
Positives
- Executive's purchase of company stock may signal confidence in the company's future performance.
- The reporting person continues to hold a significant number of stock options and restricted stock units, aligning their interests with shareholders.
Future Outlook
The filing does not contain explicit forward-looking statements but details the vesting schedules for stock options and restricted stock units, indicating future equity-based compensation for the reporting person.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are routine disclosures required by the SEC to ensure transparency in insider trading activities. They provide insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding executive stock ownership.
- Employees: Details equity-based compensation for a key executive.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/24/2023 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date |
| 01/24/2024 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date and Restricted Stock Units Vesting Date |
| 01/26/2025 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date and Restricted Stock Units Vesting Date |
| 01/27/2026 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date and Restricted Stock Units Vesting Date |
| 01/27/2026 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Vesting Date |
| 01/24/2026 | Restricted Stock Units Expiration Date |
| 01/26/2027 | Restricted Stock Units Expiration Date |
| 01/27/2028 | Restricted Stock Units Expiration Date |
| 01/24/2032 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date |
| 01/24/2033 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date |
| 01/26/2034 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date |
| 01/27/2035 | Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration Date |
| 09/26/2025 | Date of Common Stock Transaction |
| 09/29/2025 | Date of Report |
Keywords
Form 4, H.B. Fuller, Executive Compensation, Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership
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