Form 4: Ingredion Inc. Executive Robert A. Ritchie Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4 Filing
Robert A. Ritchie, SVP at Ingredion Inc., reports the exercise of stock options and subsequent sale of shares on May 8, 2025.
Summary
- Robert A. Ritchie, a Senior Vice President at Ingredion Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
- On May 8, 2025, Ritchie exercised employee stock options to acquire 2,849 shares at $99.96 and 3,835 shares at $91.85.
- Concurrently, Ritchie sold 2,849 shares at $137.79 and 3,835 shares at $137.895.
- Following these transactions, Ritchie directly owns 19,988.6038 shares of Ingredion Inc. common stock.
- The reported transactions also involved derivative securities, specifically employee stock options.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Form 4 filings are neutral events. The transactions themselves don't necessarily indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's future.
Industry Context
Executive stock transactions are a normal part of corporate governance and can reflect executives' perspectives on the company's value and future prospects; however, they are more related to personal financial planning.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2017 | First vesting date for 1/3 of the 2,849 options granted at $99.96. |
| 02/02/2018 | Second vesting date for 1/3 of the 2,849 options granted at $99.96. |
| 02/02/2019 | Third vesting date for 1/3 of the 2,849 options granted at $99.96. |
| 02/08/2020 | First vesting date for 1/3 of the 3,835 options granted at $91.85. |
| 02/08/2021 | Second vesting date for 1/3 of the 3,835 options granted at $91.85. |
| 02/08/2022 | Third vesting date for 1/3 of the 3,835 options granted at $91.85. |
| 05/08/2025 | Date of stock option exercise and sale. |
| 05/09/2025 | Date of Form 4 filing. |
| 02/01/2026 | Expiration date for the employee stock options granted at $99.96. |
| 02/07/2029 | Expiration date for the employee stock options granted at $91.85. |
Keywords
Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Options, Stock Sale, Ingredion Inc, INGR, Ritchie, Executive Compensation
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