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Form 4: Kirby Corp Executive Amy D. Husted Executes Stock Option and Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Amy D. Husted, VP, General Counsel & Secretary of Kirby Corp, exercised stock options and sold shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

  • On May 28, 2024, Amy D. Husted, VP, General Counsel & Secretary of Kirby Corp, executed a transaction involving the company's common stock.
  • Husted exercised employee stock options to acquire 2,853 shares at an exercise price of $75.50.
  • Simultaneously, Husted sold 7,853 shares of common stock at a price of $122.50 per share.
  • These transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2024.
  • Following these transactions, Husted directly owns 5,280 shares of Kirby Corp common stock and 2,853 derivative securities (Employee Stock Options).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a routine transaction under a pre-existing plan.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions. It is common for executives to use 10b5-1 plans to sell shares to avoid accusations of insider trading. The exercise of options and subsequent sale is a typical wealth management strategy.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/22/2021Date Employee Stock Options Exercisable
02/26/2024Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
02/22/2025Date Employee Stock Options Expiration
05/28/2024Date of transaction (exercise of options and sale of shares)
05/29/2024Date of signature on the Form 4

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