Form 4: Halliburton Executive Slocum Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Jeffrey Shannon Slocum, a Halliburton executive, disposed of shares to cover federal tax withholding obligations related to the lapse of restrictions on shares issued under the company's Stock and Incentive Plan.

Summary

  • On March 1, 2024, Jeffrey Shannon Slocum, President Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton, disposed of 10,066 shares of common stock to cover federal tax withholding obligations.
  • The shares were transferred to Halliburton at a price of $34.96 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Slocum directly owns 169,108.601 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • Slocum also holds options to buy 12,090 shares at $49.61, 3,722 shares at $55.68, and 3,882 shares at $34.48.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing detailing a routine transaction. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and tax obligations, common in publicly traded companies like Halliburton. It provides transparency into insider transactions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation practices, including stock options and restricted stock units, are standard across the oilfield services industry.
  • Companies like Schlumberger and Baker Hughes also utilize similar equity-based compensation plans.
  • Form 4 filings are a common occurrence for executives at these companies as they manage their equity holdings.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/04/2016Date exercisable for option to buy common stock at $34.48
01/03/2017Date exercisable for option to buy common stock at $55.68
01/02/2018Date exercisable for option to buy common stock at $49.61
01/02/2026Expiration date for option to buy common stock at $34.48
01/03/2027Expiration date for option to buy common stock at $55.68
01/02/2028Expiration date for option to buy common stock at $49.61
02/27/2024Performance Unit shares were issued; closing price of Halliburton's Common Stock was $34.96
03/01/2024Date of transaction: Slocum disposed of shares to cover tax obligations
03/05/2024Date of Form 4 filing

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