Form 4: MasterBrand COO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

MasterBrand's EVP & Chief Operations Officer, Kurt Wanninger, disposed of 20,678 shares of common stock to cover tax liabilities related to a vested award.

Summary

• Kurt Wanninger, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer of MasterBrand, Inc. (MBC), reported a transaction on December 15, 2025.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 20,678 shares of MasterBrand common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
• This disposition was a withholding by the issuer of shares having a fair market value equal to the withholding taxes payable by Mr. Wanninger at the time an award vested and became payable.
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $11.65 per share.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Wanninger beneficially owns 195,464 shares of MasterBrand common stock.
• The beneficial ownership of 195,464 shares includes 35,522 restricted stock units that have not yet vested and 40,348 shares, the receipt of which has been deferred under the issuer's deferred compensation plan.
• The transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction for tax withholding purposes, which is a neutral event and does not indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.

Negatives

• A disposition of 20,678 shares of common stock by a key executive occurred, although it was for tax withholding purposes.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details a routine insider transaction for tax purposes and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitor analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The transaction represents a minor reduction in an executive's direct ownership due to tax obligations, which is a common occurrence and generally has minimal impact on shareholder perception or company valuation.

Key Dates

Keywords

MasterBrand, MBC, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership