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Form 4: Kirby Corp Executive Kurt A. Niemietz Reports Stock Vesting and Tax Withholding

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Kurt A. Niemietz, VP IR & Treasurer of Kirby Corp, reports the vesting of restricted stock units and shares withheld for taxes on April 1, 2024.

Delay expectedThe filing mentions that the vesting of shares was previously not reported due to an inadvertent administrative error.

Summary

  • On April 1, 2024, Kurt A. Niemietz, VP IR & Treasurer of Kirby Corp, reported the vesting of 367 restricted stock units.
  • These restricted stock units converted into common stock.
  • Additionally, 90 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations at a price of $94.65 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Niemietz directly owns 2,426 shares of Kirby Corp common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document reflects routine insider transactions related to compensation and tax obligations, suggesting a neutral to slightly positive sentiment as it indicates ongoing executive compensation.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates standard compensation practices and tax obligations.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The vesting of stock options and subsequent tax-related transactions have a minor dilutive effect on existing shareholders.
  • The transactions reflect ongoing compensation for a key executive.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/01/2019Date of grant for the restricted stock units that vest in five equal annual installments.
04/01/2020First vesting date of the restricted stock units, with vesting occurring in five equal annual installments.
04/01/2024Date of the reported transaction: vesting of restricted stock units and tax withholding.
04/11/2024Date of the report filing.

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