Form 4: Lamb Weston Executive Acquires Shares Through Vesting, Sells Portion for Tax

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Insider Transaction Report 16 July 2025 7:48 PM

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s President of North America, Michael Christopher Crowley, acquired 1,318 shares through performance share vesting and sold 392 shares to cover tax obligations.

Summary

Michael Christopher Crowley, President, North America of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., acquired 1,318 shares of common stock on July 15, 2025.
These shares were received upon the vesting of non-derivative performance shares, including additional shares from dividend equivalents.
Following this acquisition, Crowley's beneficial ownership increased to 6,107.8 shares, which also includes 30.9 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment feature since the last report.
On the same date, July 15, 2025, Crowley disposed of 392 shares of common stock at a price of $49.79 per share.
This disposal was specifically for the purpose of satisfying tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of the performance shares.
After these transactions, Crowley beneficially owns 5,715.8 shares of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The transaction is largely neutral as it represents a routine vesting of performance shares and a subsequent sale for tax purposes. The vesting indicates positive performance, but the sale is a standard tax event, not a discretionary sale for other reasons.

Positives

Acquisition of 1,318 shares of common stock through the vesting of performance shares, indicating achievement of performance targets.
Inclusion of 30.9 additional shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment feature, demonstrating continued investment and benefit from company dividends.

Negatives

Disposal of 392 shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations, which is a routine but necessary sale.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details a routine insider transaction for an executive at Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., a major player in the processed potato products industry. Such transactions, particularly those involving performance share vesting and tax-related sales, are common across industries and do not typically reflect specific industry trends or competitive shifts.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Delegation of Authority	Michael Christopher Crowley granted a Limited Power of Attorney to several individuals (including Morgan Boatman, Gregory W. Jones, Phuong T. Lam, Connor McCracken, Eryk J. Spytek, and any General Counsel, Corporate Secretary or Controller) to prepare and file SEC Forms 3, 4, 5, and 144 on his behalf. This streamlines compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.	2025-05-20	Enhances efficiency and ensures timely compliance with SEC reporting requirements for insider transactions, reducing administrative burden on the executive.

Related Party Transactions

The acquisition and disposal of shares by Michael Christopher Crowley, an officer of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., constitute related party transactions as they involve an executive and the company's securities.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The vesting of performance shares indicates that management has met certain performance criteria, which could be viewed positively. The tax-related sale is a routine event and does not suggest a lack of confidence.
Employees: No direct impact mentioned.
Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact mentioned.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2025-05-20	Date Michael Christopher Crowley signed the Limited Power of Attorney for SEC reporting purposes.
2025-05-20	Date the Limited Power of Attorney was notarized.
2025-07-15	Date of transaction for acquisition and disposal of common stock.
2025-07-16	Date the Form 4 was signed by Eryk J. Spytek, attorney-in-fact.
2030-05-15	Expiration date of Notary Public Judi Glathe's commission.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Lamb Weston Holdings, LW, SEC Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Vesting, Performance Shares, Executive Compensation, Share Acquisition, Tax Withholding, Michael Christopher Crowley, Common Stock

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