Form 4: Linde PLC Executive VP Nowicki Exercises and Sells Shares
SEC Form 4
Executive VP of Engineering at Linde PLC, Juergen Nowicki, reports exercising stock options and selling shares on March 5, 2024.
Summary
- Juergen Nowicki, Executive VP of Engineering at Linde PLC, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
- On March 5, 2024, Nowicki exercised stock options to acquire 2,947 shares at $173.13 and sold 2,947 shares at $459.36.
- Additionally, Nowicki exercised options to acquire 10,187 shares at $173.13 and sold 10,187 shares at a weighted average price of $459.08 (ranging from $458.85 to $459.37).
- Following these transactions, Nowicki directly owns 6,920 ordinary shares.
- Nowicki also holds various Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and stock options with different vesting schedules and exercise prices.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock transactions. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's prospects.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common for executives holding stock options and restricted stock units in publicly traded companies. These transactions are closely monitored by investors for insights into management's perspective on the company's value.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased number of shares in the market.
- The transactions provide insight into executive compensation and ownership.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/20/2020 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 03/09/2021 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 04/01/2021 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 03/08/2022 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 04/01/2023 | Date on or about which Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/07/2023 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 03/05/2024 | Date of the reported transactions: exercising stock options and selling shares. |
| 03/07/2024 | Date from which some stock options vest over three years in three consecutive equal annual installments. |
| 03/07/2024 | Date of signature of Anthony M. Pepper as attorney-in-fact. |
| 03/08/2024 | Date on or about which Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/07/2025 | Date on or about which Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/07/2026 | Date on or about which Restricted Stock Units will vest in full and payout in Linde plc Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis. |
| 03/20/2029 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
| 03/09/2030 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
| 04/01/2030 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
| 03/08/2031 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
| 03/07/2032 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
| 03/07/2033 | Expiration date of some stock options. |
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