Form 4: OGE Energy SVP Disposes Shares for Tax Liability

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Donnie O. Jones, SVP of Utility Operations at OGE Energy Corp., reported a disposition of 2,684 common shares for tax liability at $42.775 per share.

Summary

  • Donnie O. Jones, SVP-Utility Operations (OG&E) at OGE Energy Corp., reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
  • On December 31, 2025, 2,684 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $42.775 per share.
  • This transaction, coded 'F', indicates the shares were withheld for payment of tax liability incident to the receipt, exercise, or vesting of a security.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Jones directly beneficially owns 41,248 shares and indirectly owns 16,356.14 shares through a 401K plan.
  • The indirect ownership information is based on a Retirement Savings Plan Statement dated January 1, 2026.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The transaction is a routine disposition for tax purposes, which is a neutral event. It does not indicate a lack of confidence in the company, as the executive retains a substantial holding.

Positives

  • The transaction is a disposition for tax liability (F code), which is a common and often expected event for executives receiving equity compensation, rather than a discretionary sale.
  • Mr. Jones retains a significant beneficial ownership of 41,248 direct shares and 16,356.14 indirect shares, indicating continued alignment with shareholder interests.

Negatives

  • A disposition of shares, even for tax purposes, reduces the insider's direct equity stake in the company.

Future Outlook

N/A

Industry Context

This is an individual insider transaction and does not directly relate to broader industry trends or competitors, other than being a routine equity compensation event for an executive in the utility sector.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Authorization for SEC FilingsDonnie O. Jones granted a Power of Attorney to William H. Sultemeier and Sarah R. Stafford to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf with the SEC and stock exchanges.2023-01-03Streamlines the process for insider transaction reporting for the named officer, ensuring timely compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, but the 'F' code suggests it's not a discretionary sale, thus unlikely to signal negative sentiment. The executive maintains significant holdings.
  • Employees: No direct impact.
  • Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-01-03Donnie O. Jones executed a Power of Attorney appointing William H. Sultemeier and Sarah R. Stafford to file SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf.
2025-12-31Date of transaction where 2,684 shares of OGE Energy Corp. common stock were disposed of for tax liability.
2026-01-01Date of the Retirement Savings Plan Statement used to determine indirect beneficial ownership of 16,356.14 shares in the 401K plan.
2026-01-05Date the Form 4 filing was signed by William Sultemeier, by Power of Attorney.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a routine, non-discretionary disposition of shares for tax purposes by a company executive. Such transactions are common with equity compensation and do not typically signal a change in the executive's confidence in the company or its future prospects. The executive retains a substantial beneficial ownership, suggesting continued alignment with shareholder interests. Therefore, the filing itself does not provide a basis for a change in investment recommendation.

Keywords

OGE Energy Corp, OGE, Donnie O. Jones, SVP Utility Operations, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Disposition, Tax Liability, Equity Compensation

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