Form 4: OGE Energy Corp. Executive Stafford Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Sarah R. Stafford, Controller and CAO of OGE Energy Corp., reports acquisition and disposal of company stock, including settlement of performance units and tax withholding.

Summary

  • On February 18, 2025, Sarah R. Stafford acquired 7,215 shares of OGE Energy Corp. common stock at $0.00 per share due to the settlement of performance units.
  • On the same day, she acquired 2,581 shares at $0.00 per share related to long-term incentives granted in 2025 but not yet earned.
  • On February 19, 2025, she disposed of 3,205 shares at $43.82 per share for tax withholding.
  • As of February 19, 2025, Stafford directly owns 28,286 shares and indirectly owns 6,448.497 shares through a Retirement Savings Plan.
  • The reported transactions also include shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends that were exempt from reporting.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares through performance units suggests the achievement of company performance goals.

Negatives

  • The disposal of shares for tax withholding reduces Stafford's direct holdings in the company.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of compliance for corporate insiders and provide transparency into their transactions in company stock.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include performance-based equity awards, which are common across the energy sector and other industries.
  • Tax withholding upon vesting of equity awards is a standard practice.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect routine executive compensation and tax-related disposals.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-01-03Date of Power of Attorney execution.
2024-12-31End date of the three-year performance period for performance units.
2025-02-17Date of Retirement Savings Plan Statement.
2025-02-18Date of common stock acquisition due to settlement of performance units and long term incentives.
2025-02-19Date of common stock disposal for tax withholding.
2025-02-20Date of signature for the report.

Keywords

OGE Energy Corp, Sarah R. Stafford, Form 4, Stock Transactions, Beneficial Ownership, Performance Units, Long Term Incentives, Retirement Savings Plan

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