Form 4: Masco GC Cole Gifts 10,000 Shares to Family Trust

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Masco's VP, General Counsel and Secretary, Kenneth G. Cole, transferred 10,000 shares of common stock as a gift to a family trust.

Summary

  • Kenneth G. Cole, VP, General Counsel and Secretary of Masco Corp, transferred 10,000 shares of Masco common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on December 10, 2025, as a bona fide gift for no consideration.
  • Shares were moved from a trust where Cole and his spouse were trustees and sole beneficiaries to a new trust where Cole is the sole trustee and his spouse and children are beneficiaries.
  • Following the transaction, Cole directly beneficially owns 30,365 shares and indirectly owns 10,000 shares through the new 2025 Trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine insider transaction (a gift) for estate planning purposes and does not reflect on the company's operational performance or future prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Authorization for SEC FilingsKenneth G. Cole granted a Power of Attorney to Richard Westenberg and Yvette M. VanRiper to prepare and file SEC Forms 3, 4, 5, and 144 on his behalf.2025-07-25Streamlines the process for SEC compliance for the reporting person, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Related Party Transactions

  • Kenneth G. Cole transferred 10,000 shares of Masco common stock as a gift between two family trusts, where he and his family members are beneficiaries and/or trustees.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Minimal direct impact on shareholders as this is a personal estate planning transaction by an executive and does not affect the company's operations or capital structure.
  • No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-07-25Power of Attorney executed by Kenneth G. Cole.
2025-12-10Date of common stock transfer as a gift.
2025-12-12Date Form 4 was signed by Power of Attorney.

Keywords

Masco, MAS, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Kenneth G. Cole, Corporate Officer

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