Form 4: H.B. Fuller Executive VP and CFO, John J. Corkrean, Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


John J. Corkrean, Executive VP and CFO of H.B. Fuller, reports acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On January 27, 2025, John J. Corkrean, Executive VP and CFO of H.B. Fuller Co., reported changes in beneficial ownership to the SEC.
  • Corkrean acquired 24,570 employee stock options at an exercise price of $64.28, expiring on January 27, 2035.
  • He also acquired 4,302 restricted stock units, vesting in three annual installments starting January 27, 2025, and converting to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
  • Corkrean directly owns 52,196 shares of common stock.
  • He also holds various other employee stock options with different exercise prices and expiration dates, as well as phantom units and restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard regulatory filing detailing executive compensation.

Positives

  • The acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units aligns the executive's interests with those of the shareholders.
  • The vesting schedule of the restricted stock units encourages long-term commitment from the executive.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units as a positive sign, aligning management's interests with the company's performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/17/2017Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $43.48
01/24/2020Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $45.05
01/24/2021Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $48.35
01/26/2018Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $50.1
01/27/2022Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $51.89
01/25/2019Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $53.57
01/24/2023Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $72.94
01/24/2024Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $68.17 and restricted stock units
01/26/2025Date of employee stock option with exercise price of $77.72 and restricted stock units
01/27/2025Date of transaction, acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units
01/24/2026Expiration date of restricted stock units
01/27/2026Vesting date of restricted stock units and expiration date of employee stock option
05/17/2026Expiration date of employee stock option
01/26/2027Expiration date of employee stock option and vesting date of restricted stock units
01/24/2028Expiration date of restricted stock units
01/25/2028Expiration date of employee stock option
01/24/2029Expiration date of employee stock option
01/24/2030Expiration date of employee stock option
01/27/2031Expiration date of employee stock option
01/24/2032Expiration date of employee stock option
01/24/2033Expiration date of employee stock option
01/26/2034Expiration date of employee stock option
01/27/2035Expiration date of employee stock option
01/29/2025Date of signature

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