Form 4: Lockheed Martin CFO Jesus Malave Jr. Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jesus Malave Jr., CFO of Lockheed Martin, reports acquisition and disposal of common stock and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On February 23, 2025, Jesus Malave Jr., Chief Financial Officer of Lockheed Martin, reported changes in beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • Malave acquired 12,364 shares of common stock upon settlement of performance stock units granted on February 23, 2022, at a price of $0 per share.
  • He also acquired 6,171 shares of common stock upon conversion of restricted stock units at $0 per share.
  • Additionally, 8,953 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations at a price of $440.72 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Malave directly owns 15,035.003 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 86.5353 shares through the Lockheed Martin Salaried Savings Plan.
  • The reported transactions also involved restricted stock units that convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis, with 6,171 units vesting on February 23, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The transactions are part of standard compensation practices. There is no indication of significant positive or negative sentiment.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares indicates confidence in the company's performance.

Negatives

  • The disposition of shares to cover tax obligations, while routine, reduces the overall holdings.

Risks

  • There are no specific risks mentioned in this document.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for corporate insiders to report changes in their ownership of company stock, providing transparency to investors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Monitoring insider transactions is a common practice in financial analysis to gauge management's sentiment and potential future performance.
  • Comparing the CFO's transactions with those of peers at companies like Boeing (BA) or General Dynamics (GD) can provide insights into relative valuation and outlook.
  • The vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock units is a typical component of executive compensation packages in the aerospace and defense industry, aligning management's interests with shareholder value.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect routine compensation and tax-related activities.

Key Dates

DateDescription
November 1, 2019Date of Power of Attorney for Debra L. Reed-Klages
January 16, 2020Date of Power of Attorney for Frank A. St. John
January 24, 2020Date of Power of Attorney for David B. Burritt, Bruce A. Carlson, Thomas J. Falk, Vicki A. Hollub, and James D. Taiclet
February 10, 2020Date of Power of Attorney for Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
November 29, 2020Date of Power of Attorney for Gregory M. Ulmer
October 26, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for John M. Donovan
December 15, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for Robert M. Lightfoot, Jr.
February 2, 2022Date of Power of Attorney for Jesus Malave
September 30, 2022Date of Power of Attorney for Timothy S. Cahill
June 6, 2022Date of Power of Attorney for H. Edward Paul III
June 3, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for Patricia E. Yarrington
June 11, 2020Date of Power of Attorney for Stephanie C. Hill
June 27, 2023Date of Substitute Power of Attorney from Maryanne R. Lavan
June 4, 2024Date of Power of Attorney for Heather Wilson
December 11, 2024Date of Power of Attorney for John C. Aquilino
February 18, 2025Date of Substitute Power of Attorney execution by John E. Stevens
February 23, 2022Date of grant for 6,171 restricted stock units that vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.
February 23, 2025Date of reported transactions: acquisition of common stock from performance stock units and restricted stock units, and disposition of shares for tax obligations.
February 25, 2025Date of signature for the report.

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