Form 4: Halliburton Executive Van H. Beckwith Reports Stock Transactions for Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Halliburton's EVP, Secretary, and CLO, Van H. Beckwith, transferred shares to cover tax obligations related to vested stock awards.

Summary

  • Van H. Beckwith, an executive at Halliburton, filed a Form 4 detailing the transfer of company stock to cover tax obligations.
  • The transactions occurred on January 7, 2025, involving the transfer of 1,182 shares and 1,833 shares.
  • These shares were transferred to Halliburton to satisfy federal tax withholding requirements on the vesting of stock awards.
  • The stock awards vested on January 3, 2025, and were related to grants from January 3, 2023 and January 3, 2022.
  • The price of Halliburton's common stock on January 3, 2025, was $27.68 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Beckwith directly owns 300,229.49 shares and 298,396.49 shares of Halliburton stock.
  • Beckwith also holds options to buy 54,348 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.57, expiring on January 15, 2030.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine filing of stock transactions, which is neither positive nor negative. It is a neutral event in the context of the company's operations.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company executive, which is common practice in publicly traded companies. It reflects the standard process of executives managing their equity compensation and tax obligations.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The stock transactions are typical for executives at publicly traded companies like Halliburton, where equity compensation is a significant part of their overall package.
  • Similar filings are regularly made by executives at companies such as Schlumberger (SLB) and Baker Hughes (BKR), which are direct competitors of Halliburton in the oilfield services industry.
  • The use of stock transfers to cover tax obligations is a common practice across the industry, ensuring executives can manage their tax liabilities without needing to sell shares on the open market.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal impact on shareholders as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.
  • The transactions do not affect the company's operations or financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/15/2020Date of option grant for 54,348 shares.
01/03/2022Date of stock grant related to 1,833 shares transferred.
01/03/2023Date of stock grant related to 1,182 shares transferred.
01/03/2025Date of stock vesting for both share transfers, with a closing price of $27.68.
01/07/2025Date of share transfers for tax obligations.
01/10/2025Date of Form 4 filing.
01/15/2030Expiration date of stock options.

Keywords

Halliburton, Stock Transactions, Form 4, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding, Van H. Beckwith, Share Transfer, Stock Options

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