Form 4: Koppers Holdings Inc. Executive Stephen G. Lucas Reports Dividend Equivalent Rights Acquisition

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Stephen G. Lucas, SVP of Culture and Engagement at Koppers Holdings Inc., reports the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights related to previously granted restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On March 24, 2025, Stephen G. Lucas, SVP of Culture and Engagement at Koppers Holdings Inc., reported acquiring 18 dividend equivalent rights (DERs).
  • These DERs accrued with respect to additional time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) credited to Lucas related to RSUs granted on April 11, 2022.
  • Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
  • Following the transaction, Lucas directly owns 205 derivative securities.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, indicating a neutral sentiment. It simply reports a transaction related to executive compensation.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, required by the SEC to ensure transparency and prevent insider trading. It provides insight into executive compensation and ownership structure within Koppers Holdings Inc.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as it relates to executive compensation and does not significantly alter the company's financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
April 11, 2022Date of the original grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) to which the dividend equivalent rights (DERs) relate.
March 24, 2025Date of the transaction: acquisition of 18 dividend equivalent rights.
March 26, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Restricted Stock Units, Koppers Holdings Inc., Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Stephen G. Lucas

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