Form 4: H.B. Fuller Senior VP Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

Insider Ownership Report


H.B. Fuller's Senior VP of International Growth, Heather Campe, filed a Form 4 detailing her beneficial ownership of common stock, phantom units, employee stock options, and restricted stock units, including recent acquisitions of phantom units.

Summary

  • The filing is an SEC Form 4, a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership, for Heather Campe, Senior Vice President of International Growth at H.B. Fuller Co. (Ticker: FUL).
  • Heather Campe directly beneficially owns 22,316.23 shares of H.B. Fuller Common Stock, which includes shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment plan.
  • On June 20, 2025, Ms. Campe acquired 39.73 Phantom Units at a price of $54.57 per unit, bringing her total Phantom Units beneficially owned to 4,710.
  • These Phantom Units convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis upon certain termination events or an earlier date selected by the participant, subject to holding periods.
  • The filing also details various Employee Stock Options (Right-to-Buy) held by Ms. Campe, with exercise prices ranging from $51.89 to $77.72 and expiration dates between January 25, 2028, and January 27, 2035.
  • Several stock options are 100% vested, while others vest in three annual installments (33%, 33%, and 34%) starting on their respective grant dates.
  • Ms. Campe also holds Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, with vesting dates from January 24, 2024, to January 27, 2026, and expiration dates from January 24, 2026, to January 27, 2028.
  • The amounts for Phantom Units and Restricted Stock Units include units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a standard SEC Form 4 filing reporting changes in beneficial ownership for an executive, which is a routine disclosure and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance or outlook.

Positives

  • Senior management holds a significant stake in the company through common stock, phantom units, stock options, and restricted stock units, aligning their interests with shareholders.
  • The acquisition of 39.73 Phantom Units indicates continued participation in the company's equity incentive plans by a key executive.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding executive stock ownership, which can indicate alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
  • Employees: Reflects the company's equity compensation structure for executives, which may influence broader employee compensation strategies.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/25/2019Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $53.57 and an expiration date of 01/25/2028.
01/27/2022Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $51.89 and an expiration date of 01/27/2031.
01/24/2023Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $72.94 and an expiration date of 01/24/2032.
01/24/2024Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $68.17 and an expiration date of 01/24/2033; Vesting start date for Restricted Stock Units with an expiration date of 01/24/2026.
01/26/2025Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $77.72 and an expiration date of 01/26/2034; Vesting start date for Restricted Stock Units with an expiration date of 01/26/2027.
06/20/2025Date of earliest transaction, specifically the acquisition of 39.73 Phantom Units.
06/23/2025Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact for the filing.
01/27/2026Grant date for an Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) with an exercise price of $64.28 and an expiration date of 01/27/2035; Vesting start date for Restricted Stock Units with an expiration date of 01/27/2028.

Keywords

H.B. Fuller, FUL, SEC Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Insider Trading, Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units, Phantom Units, Executive Compensation, Equity Incentive Plan

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