Form 4: Mativ CFO Weitzel's Equity Vesting Post-Departure
Insider Transaction Report
Mativ Holdings' former CFO, Gregory Weitzel, reported the vesting and forfeiture of restricted and performance stock units following his separation from the company.
Summary
- Gregory Weitzel, former Chief Financial Officer of Mativ Holdings, Inc., reported changes in his beneficial ownership of company securities following his separation from the company.
- His separation from Mativ Holdings, Inc. as CFO was effective December 31, 2025.
- The reported transactions, primarily related to the vesting and forfeiture of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs), occurred on January 16, 2026 (the Settlement Date).
- A total of 2,159 RSUs and 564 RSUs (from February 16, 2023 grants) vested and were paid in cash on January 20, 2026.
- From an April 26, 2024 RSU grant, 8,797 units vested in shares, with 2,648 shares withheld for tax obligations and 6,149 shares issued to Mr. Weitzel.
- From a March 19, 2025 RSU grant, 9,294 units vested in shares, with 2,798 shares withheld for tax obligations and 6,496 shares issued.
- A total of 95 RSUs (from Feb 2023 grants) and 26,167 RSUs (from March 2025 grant) remained unvested and were forfeited.
- Regarding PSUs, 2,351 units and 9,003 units (from February 16, 2023 grants) vested and were paid in cash on January 20, 2026.
- From an April 26, 2024 PSU grant, 27,514 units vested, with 9,027 shares withheld for tax obligations.
- From a March 19, 2025 PSU grant, 24,118 units vested, with 7,260 shares withheld for tax obligations.
- The share price used for tax withholding purposes was $12.53 per share.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Weitzel beneficially owned 53,867 shares of Common Stock directly.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a factual report of executive equity transactions following a separation, which is a neutral event in itself. It does not contain information that would inherently suggest a positive or negative outlook for the company.
Positives
- Gregory Weitzel received a significant number of vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs) in cash or shares upon his separation.
- A total of 2,723 RSUs and 11,354 PSUs were settled in cash.
- A total of 18,091 RSUs and 51,632 PSUs vested in shares, with a net of 10,945 RSU shares and 35,345 PSU shares issued after tax withholdings.
Negatives
- A total of 26,287 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) remained unvested and were forfeited by Mr. Weitzel upon his separation.
Future Outlook
This Form 4 filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategy.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions related to executive compensation and departure, and does not provide broader industry context or trends.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Gregory Weitzel | N/A | 2025-12-31 | Separation from Mativ Holdings, Inc. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding executive compensation settlement upon departure, which is part of standard corporate governance disclosures.
- Employees: The departure of a CFO can sometimes signal organizational changes, but this filing specifically addresses the financial settlement of a past event.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-16 | Grant date for several Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs). |
| 2024-04-26 | Grant date for additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs). |
| 2025-03-19 | Grant date for additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs). |
| 2025-12-31 | Effective date of Gregory Weitzel's separation from Mativ Holdings, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer. |
| 2026-01-16 | Settlement Date for the vesting of RSUs and PSUs following Mr. Weitzel's separation. |
| 2026-01-20 | Date cash payments were made for certain vested RSUs and PSUs. |
| 2026-01-21 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact for the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Mativ Holdings, MATV, Form 4, Insider Transaction, CFO, Executive Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, Stock Vesting, Equity Settlement
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