Form 4: Halliburton Executive Richard Mark Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Halliburton executive Richard Mark sold 4,140 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vested stock awards.

Summary

  • Richard Mark, a President at Halliburton, sold 4,140 shares of common stock on December 6, 2024, at a price of $30.60 per share.
  • The sale was to cover federal tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of stock awards.
  • Following the transaction, Mark directly owns 501,298.444 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • The stock that vested was granted on December 4, 2019, and vested on December 4, 2024.
  • The closing price of Halliburton's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on December 4, 2024, was $30.60.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects a routine transaction related to executive compensation and does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This is a routine transaction for executives who receive stock-based compensation, and it is common for them to sell shares to cover tax obligations.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive stock sales for tax purposes are a common practice across the industry.
  • Many companies in the oil and gas sector, such as Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, have similar stock-based compensation plans for their executives.
  • These transactions are typically disclosed through SEC filings like Form 4.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a routine sale for tax purposes.
  • The sale does not affect the company's operations or financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/02/2015Date of grant for some of the options to buy common stock.
01/04/2016Date of grant for some of the options to buy common stock.
01/03/2017Date of grant for some of the options to buy common stock.
01/02/2018Date of grant for some of the options to buy common stock.
12/20/2018Date of grant for some of the options to buy common stock.
12/04/2019Date of grant for the stock that vested on December 4, 2024.
12/04/2024Date the stock vested and the closing price of Halliburton's common stock was $30.60.
12/06/2024Date of the stock sale to cover tax obligations.
12/10/2024Date the Form 4 was signed.

Keywords

Halliburton, Richard Mark, stock sale, insider trading, Form 4, tax obligations, equity compensation, stock vesting

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