Form 4: H.B. Fuller Executive Zhiwei Cai Reports Stock Option Grant and RSU Acquisition

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Executive Vice President Zhiwei Cai of H.B. Fuller Co. reports the acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 27, 2025.

Summary

  • Zhiwei Cai, Executive Vice President of H.B. Fuller Co., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On January 27, 2025, Cai acquired 7,422 employee stock options with an exercise price of $64.28, vesting in three annual installments.
  • Cai also acquired 1,299 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, vesting in three annual installments starting January 27, 2026, and expiring January 27, 2028.
  • Following these transactions, Cai directly owns 38,409 shares of common stock.
  • Cai also holds various other employee stock options with different exercise prices and expiration dates, as well as phantom units and restricted stock units.
  • The filing was signed by Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact, on January 29, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral. It reflects routine executive compensation.

Positives

  • The acquisition of stock options and RSUs by an executive could be seen as a positive sign, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Industry Context

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

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/26/2018Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 50.1
01/24/2019Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 53.57
01/24/2020Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 45.05
01/24/2021Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 48.35
01/27/2022Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 51.89
01/24/2023Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 72.94
01/24/2024Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 68.17 and Restricted Stock Units
01/26/2025Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) $ 77.72 and Restricted Stock Units
01/27/2025Date of Earliest Transaction, Acquisition of stock options and RSUs
01/29/2025Date of filing by Attorney-in-Fact
01/24/2026Expiration of Restricted Stock Units
01/26/2027Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/25/2028Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/24/2029Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/24/2030Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/27/2031Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/24/2032Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/24/2033Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/26/2034Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration
01/27/2035Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) Expiration

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