MATV.NYSEMativ Holdings, INC

Form 4: Mativ Holdings Executive Michael Rickheim Reports Correction and Recent Transactions in Company Stock

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SEC Form 4

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Michael Rickheim, CHRO of Mativ Holdings, files Form 4 to report recent transactions involving company stock, including vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and corrections to previously reported holdings.

Summary

  • Michael Rickheim, CHRO of Mativ Holdings, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • The report includes the vesting of several tranches of restricted stock units (RSUs) on various dates in January and February 2024 and 2025.
  • The filing also corrects previously overstated share counts due to errors in past filings related to RSU reporting and administrative/clerical mistakes.
  • Rickheim's corrected holdings after the reported transactions amount to 54,683 shares of common stock.
  • The transactions include both acquisitions (vesting of RSUs) and dispositions (shares withheld for tax obligations).
  • The vesting of performance-based RSUs was determined by the Compensation Committee based on the issuer's performance between July 2022 and December 2024, resulting in 150% of the target number of RSUs vesting.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The filing primarily reports routine transactions and a correction of past errors. While the vesting of RSUs is generally positive, the need for correction introduces a slightly negative element.

Positives

  • The vesting of RSUs indicates that the executive is receiving compensation tied to the company's performance.
  • The correction of previously overstated share counts provides a more accurate representation of the executive's holdings.

Negatives

  • The need to correct previous filings suggests potential weaknesses in internal reporting controls.
  • Shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, reducing the number of shares the executive ultimately receives.

Risks

  • The value of the vested RSUs is subject to the market price of Mativ Holdings' common stock, which can fluctuate.
  • Future vesting of RSUs is contingent on continued service and, in some cases, company performance.

Future Outlook

The executive will continue to vest in RSUs granted on various dates, subject to continued service and, in some cases, company performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors for signals about management's confidence in the company's prospects.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include RSUs as a way to align management's interests with those of shareholders.
  • The vesting schedules and performance-based criteria for RSUs are typical in the industry and are designed to incentivize long-term value creation.
  • Companies like International Paper, WestRock, and Packaging Corporation of America also utilize RSUs as part of their executive compensation plans.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders benefit from the increased transparency provided by the Form 4 filing.
  • The vesting of RSUs incentivizes the executive to contribute to the company's success, potentially benefiting all stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
June 24, 2022Date of Power of Attorney granted to Honor Winks, Travis Jackson or Ricardo Nunez.
January 26, 2022Grant date of 3,016 RSUs vesting in three annual installments.
February 2, 2021Grant date of 1,480 RSUs vesting in two annual installments.
February 2, 2021Grant date of 5,179 RSUs subject to time vesting.
October 4, 2022Grant date of a target number of 34,893 RSUs subject to performance and time-based vesting.
February 16, 2023Grant date of 6,822 RSUs vesting in three equal annual installments.
January 26, 2024Vesting date of 1,005 RSUs granted on January 26, 2022.
January 26, 2024Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation arising upon the vesting of RSUs.
February 2, 2024Vesting date of 741 RSUs granted on February 2, 2021.
February 2, 2024Vesting date of 5,179 RSUs granted on February 2, 2021.
February 16, 2024Vesting date of 2,274 RSUs granted on February 16, 2023.
December 31, 2024Compensation Committee determined performance-based vesting for RSUs granted on October 4, 2022.
January 6, 2025Vesting date of 52,340 RSUs granted on October 4, 2022.
January 26, 2025Vesting date of 1,006 RSUs granted on January 26, 2022.
January 26, 2025Vesting date of 7,037 RSUs granted on January 26, 2022.
February 13, 2025Vesting date of 5,535 RSUs granted on April 26, 2024.
February 16, 2025Vesting date of 2,274 RSUs granted on February 16, 2023.
February 25, 2025Compensation Committee determined performance-based vesting for RSUs granted on October 4, 2022.
March 14, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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