Form 4: Origin Materials CFO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Origin Materials' CFO and COO, Matthew T. Plavan, sold 40,000 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

• Matthew T. Plavan, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Origin Materials, Inc. (ORGN), reported a transaction on December 26, 2025.
• Plavan disposed of 40,000 shares of Origin Materials Common Stock.
• The shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $0.2096 per share, with prices ranging from $0.2088 to $0.213.
• The sale was a 'sell to cover' transaction, specifically to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.
• This transaction does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person.
• Following the reported transaction, Matthew T. Plavan beneficially owns 1,320,231 shares of Origin Materials Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a non-discretionary 'sell to cover' for tax obligations, which is a routine event for executives receiving equity compensation and generally does not indicate a change in sentiment towards the company.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Management Comments

• The sales reported on this Form 4 represent shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.
• The sales were to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a 'sell to cover' transaction and do not represent discretionary transactions by the Reporting Person.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details an insider transaction, which is a routine disclosure for executives managing equity compensation. It does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale is a routine 'sell to cover' transaction for tax purposes and is unlikely to have a significant impact on shareholder perception or the company's operational performance.

Key Dates

Keywords

Origin Materials, ORGN, Matthew T. Plavan, CFO, COO, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding