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Form 4: Kirby Corp CEO David W. Grzebinski Executes Stock Option and Sells Shares

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


CEO David W. Grzebinski exercised stock options and sold shares of Kirby Corp on September 16, 2024.

Summary

  • On September 16, 2024, David W. Grzebinski, CEO of Kirby Corp, exercised employee stock options to acquire 26,358 shares of common stock at a price of $75.50 per share.
  • Simultaneously, Grzebinski sold 26,358 shares of Kirby Corp common stock at a weighted average price of $120.46, with prices ranging from $120.22 to $120.86.
  • Following these transactions, Grzebinski directly owns 63,399 shares of Kirby Corp common stock.
  • He also continues to hold options for an additional 26,358 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual report of stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment. It reflects standard executive compensation practices.

Industry Context

This filing reflects routine transactions by a company insider and is typical for executive compensation and portfolio management. It provides insight into executive sentiment and alignment with shareholder interests.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive stock option exercises and sales are common across publicly traded companies.
  • The specific details, such as the number of shares and prices, are company-specific and depend on individual compensation packages and market conditions.
  • Comparable companies in the marine transportation industry, such as Tidewater Inc. and SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc., also see similar filings from their executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership.
  • The impact on employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors is likely negligible.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/22/2021Date employee stock options were exercisable
02/22/2025Expiration date of employee stock options
09/16/2024Date of stock option exercise and share sale
09/17/2024Date of Form 4 filing

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