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, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership, including the acquisition of phantom units and adjustments to stock options and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On November 8, 2024, John J. Corkrean, Executive VP and CFO of H.B. Fuller, reported changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's securities.
  • The report details the acquisition of 100.83 phantom units, which convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
  • It also includes information on existing employee stock options with various exercise prices and expiration dates, as well as restricted stock units that vest in annual installments.
  • The report indicates that Mr. Corkrean directly owns 47,187 shares of common stock.
  • The filing also mentions dividend equivalent features associated with stock units and restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into the holdings and transactions of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include a mix of salary, stock options, restricted stock units, and other incentives.
  • The vesting schedules and exercise prices of the stock options are typical for executive compensation plans.
  • Companies like 3M, Dow, and DuPont, which operate in similar industries, also utilize stock options and restricted stock units as part of their executive compensation packages.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and ownership.
  • It assures stakeholders that executives' interests are aligned with those of the shareholders through equity ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/17/2017Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $43.48 and expiration on 05/17/2026.
01/26/2018Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $50.1 and expiration on 01/26/2027.
01/25/2019Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $53.57 and expiration on 01/25/2028.
01/24/2020Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $45.05 and expiration on 01/24/2029.
01/24/2021Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $48.35 and expiration on 01/24/2030.
01/27/2022Date of employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $51.89 and expiration on 01/27/2031.
01/24/2023Date of restricted stock unit grant vesting in three annual installments beginning on this date and employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $72.94 and expiration on 01/24/2032.
01/24/2024Date of restricted stock unit grant vesting in three annual installments beginning on this date and employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $68.17 and expiration on 01/24/2033.
01/26/2025Date of restricted stock unit grant vesting in three annual installments beginning on this date and employee stock option grant with an exercise price of $77.72 and expiration on 01/26/2034.
11/08/2024Date of the transaction involving the acquisition of phantom units.
11/12/2024Date of the signature on the Form 4 filing.

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