Form 4: Koppers Holdings Inc. Executive James A. Sullivan Reports Acquisition of Dividend Equivalent Rights

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


James A. Sullivan, President and COO of Koppers Holdings Inc., reports the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights related to restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

Summary

  • On December 16, 2024, James A. Sullivan, President and COO of Koppers Holdings Inc., reported the acquisition of 304 dividend equivalent rights (DERs).
  • These DERs are associated with previously granted time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based stock units (PSUs).
  • Specifically, 195 DERs relate to RSUs granted on January 4 of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, while 109 DERs relate to PSUs granted on January 4 of 2022 and 2023.
  • Each DER is economically equivalent to one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
  • Following the transaction, Sullivan directly owns 628 DERs.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral report on an executive's acquisition of dividend equivalent rights, a common component of executive compensation. It doesn't inherently suggest positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and does not necessarily indicate a significant trend in the industry.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The acquisition of dividend equivalent rights by an executive could be perceived as a positive sign by shareholders, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/04/2021Date of RSU grant related to DERs
01/04/2022Date of RSU and PSU grants related to DERs
01/04/2023Date of RSU and PSU grants related to DERs
01/04/2024Date of RSU grant related to DERs
12/16/2024Date of transaction: Acquisition of dividend equivalent rights
12/18/2024Date of Form 4 signature

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