Form 4: Halliburton Executive Timothy McKeon Reports Acquisition of Common Stock

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Halliburton's Senior VP and Treasurer, Timothy McKeon, reports acquiring 31,400 shares of common stock at $34.96 per share on February 27, 2024, increasing his direct holdings to 86,426 shares.

Summary

  • On February 27, 2024, Timothy McKeon, Senior VP and Treasurer of Halliburton, acquired 31,400 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • The shares were acquired at a price of $34.96 per share.
  • This acquisition increased McKeon's direct ownership to a total of 86,426 shares of Halliburton common stock.
  • The acquisition was a result of the vesting of performance share units granted on January 4, 2021, under the Halliburton Company Performance Unit Program.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. It's a standard disclosure of stock acquisition due to vesting of performance shares. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment, but rather a routine part of executive compensation.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares by a company executive can be seen as a positive sign, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies like Halliburton. It provides transparency into the holdings of key personnel.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages including performance-based equity are standard practice among Halliburton's peers such as Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford International.
  • The vesting of performance share units is a common mechanism to align executive incentives with company performance, similar to practices observed in other large oilfield services companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor positive impact on shareholders as it signals executive confidence.
  • There is no material impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2014-12-03Date of option grant for 8,500 shares at $40.75, expiring 2024-12-03
2015-12-02Date of option grant for 8,300 shares at $38.95, expiring 2025-12-02
2016-12-07Date of option grant for 5,100 shares at $53.54, expiring 2026-12-02
2017-12-06Date of option grant for 5,800 shares at $43.38, expiring 2027-12-06
2018-12-05Date of option grant for 8,700 shares at $31.44, expiring 2028-12-05
2021-01-04Date of grant for performance share units under the Halliburton Company Performance Unit Program.
2024-02-27Date of transaction: Acquisition of 31,400 shares of common stock at $34.96 per share due to vesting of performance share units.
2024-02-29Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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