Form 4: Halliburton Executive Slocum Settles Tax Obligations with Stock Transfer

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jeffrey Shannon Slocum, a Halliburton executive, transferred shares to cover federal tax obligations related to vested stock.

Summary

  • On April 29, 2025, Jeffrey Shannon Slocum, President Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton, transferred 10,707 shares of common stock to the company to cover federal tax withholding obligations.
  • The shares were related to the vesting of stock granted on April 27, 2022.
  • The price per share was $20.85, based on the closing price on April 25, 2025, as April 27, 2025 was a non-market business day.
  • Following the transaction, Slocum directly owns 163,051.952 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • This includes 901.551 shares purchased through the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended March 31, 2025.
  • Slocum also holds options to buy 12,090 shares at $49.61 (expiring 01/02/2028), 3,722 shares at $55.68 (expiring 01/03/2027), and 3,882 shares at $34.48 (expiring 01/04/2026).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of a routine transaction. It doesn't contain information that would significantly impact investor sentiment positively or negatively.

Industry Context

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

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation practices, including stock grants and tax withholding, are standard across the oilfield services industry.
  • Companies like Schlumberger and Baker Hughes also utilize stock-based compensation and similar mechanisms for tax obligation fulfillment.
  • The specific number of shares and option grants are tailored to the individual executive's role and performance within Halliburton.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors.
  • It provides transparency regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/04/2016Date related to option to buy common stock at $34.48 expiring 01/04/2026
01/03/2017Date related to option to buy common stock at $55.68 expiring 01/03/2027
01/02/2018Date related to option to buy common stock at $49.61 expiring 01/02/2028
04/27/2022Date of original stock grant related to the vested shares.
03/31/2025End of period for Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares.
04/25/2025Date of closing price used for tax withholding ($20.85).
04/27/2025Vesting date of stock grant.
04/29/2025Date of stock transfer for tax obligations.
04/30/2025Date of Form 4 filing.
01/04/2026Expiration 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

Keywords

Halliburton, Slocum, stock transfer, Form 4, insider trading, tax obligations, equity, securities, ownership

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