Form 4: Halliburton Executive Charles Geer Jr. Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Charles Geer Jr., SVP & Chief Accounting Officer of Halliburton, reports the disposition of 11,655 common stock shares to cover federal tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • On March 1, 2024, Charles Geer Jr., SVP & Chief Accounting Officer of Halliburton, reported a transaction involving the disposition of 11,655 shares of common stock.
  • The shares were transferred to Halliburton to cover federal tax withholding obligations related to the lapse of restrictions on shares issued under the company's Stock and Incentive Plan.
  • The transaction price was $34.96 per share, based on the closing price of Halliburton's common stock on February 27, 2024.
  • Following the transaction, Geer directly owns 99,699.822 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • Geer also holds options to buy common stock at various prices and expiration dates.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of an insider transaction. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to insider transactions and is a common occurrence for publicly traded companies like Halliburton. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for executives at publicly traded companies like Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford International.
  • These filings are required by the SEC to ensure transparency and prevent insider trading, aligning with regulatory standards across the industry.
  • The details disclosed, such as the number of shares traded and the transaction price, are consistent with the level of information expected in such filings for comparable companies.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/03/2014Date of option grant for 8,700 shares at $40.75, expiring 12/03/2024
12/02/2015Date of option grant for 8,700 shares at $38.95, expiring 12/02/2025
12/07/2016Date of option grant for 5,100 shares at $53.54, expiring 12/07/2026
12/06/2017Date of option grant for 5,800 shares at $43.38, expiring 12/06/2027
12/05/2018Date of option grant for 8,700 shares at $31.44, expiring 12/05/2028
02/27/2024Performance Unit shares were issued; closing price of Halliburton's Common Stock was $34.96.
03/01/2024Date of transaction: Disposition of 11,655 shares for tax withholding.
03/05/2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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