Form 4: Newpark Resources Executive Paterson Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


David A. Paterson, VP & President of Fluids Systems at Newpark Resources, reports the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, along with associated tax withholding.

Summary

  • On June 1, 2024, David A. Paterson, VP & President, Fluids Systems at Newpark Resources, reported transactions involving restricted stock units.
  • He converted 35,788, 30,620, and 28,235 restricted stock units into common stock.
  • Shares were also withheld to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of these units, specifically 7,455, 8,714, and 8,008 shares at a price of $8.48.
  • Following these transactions, Paterson directly owns 386,245 shares of Newpark Resources common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral report on stock transactions related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Future Outlook

The restricted stock units vest in increments of one-third of the shares on June 1 of each subsequent year after grant.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect the vesting of previously granted compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/01/2024Date of earliest transaction: conversion of restricted stock units and tax withholding.
06/04/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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