Form 4: Perma-Fix Director Mark Zwecker Acquires Shares and Holds Multiple Stock Options

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Director Mark Zwecker of Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc. acquired 1,468 shares of common stock at $8.3025 per share and holds multiple stock options.

Summary

  • Mark Zwecker, a director at Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc., acquired 1,468 shares of common stock on January 2, 2025, at a price of $8.3025 per share.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Zwecker directly owns 233,364 shares of Perma-Fix common stock.
  • Mr. Zwecker also holds multiple non-qualified stock options granted under the company's 2003 Outside Directors Stock Plan.
  • These options have various exercise prices and expiration dates, with some vesting fully six months from the grant date and others vesting over a four-year period.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document reflects a routine transaction by a company director, which is generally viewed as neutral to slightly positive. The acquisition of shares suggests confidence, but it's not a major event.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares by a director may signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The director's continued holding of stock options indicates a long-term commitment to the company.

Industry Context

This is a standard SEC Form 4 filing, which is common for corporate insiders who trade in their company's stock. It provides transparency into the transactions of company directors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The stock option grants are typical for director compensation packages in publicly traded companies.
  • The vesting schedules, both six-month and four-year, are common practices to align director interests with long-term company performance.
  • The exercise prices of the options are generally set at or above the market price at the time of grant, which is standard practice.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The share acquisition by a director may be viewed positively by shareholders, indicating confidence in the company's future.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/17/2015Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $4.19 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/28/2016Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $4.6 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/27/2017Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $3.55 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/26/2018Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $4.3 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/25/2019Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $3.31 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/22/2020Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $6.7 exercise price, vesting fully six months from date of grant.
07/20/2021Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $5.93 exercise price, vesting over a four-year period.
07/21/2022Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $5.15 exercise price, vesting over a four-year period.
07/20/2023Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $9.81 exercise price, vesting over a four-year period.
07/18/2024Non-Qualified Stock Option granted with a $10.2 exercise price, vesting over a four-year period.
01/02/2025Mark Zwecker acquired 1,468 shares of common stock at $8.3025 per share.
01/03/2025Date of filing of the SEC Form 4.

Keywords

Perma-Fix, stock options, share acquisition, director, insider trading, beneficial ownership, non-qualified stock options, PESI

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