Form 4: PPG Executive Boosts Phantom Stock Holdings

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


PPG Industries' Senior VP and General Counsel, Anne M. Foulkes, acquired 4.3341 phantom stock units, increasing her total beneficial ownership to 722.0464 units.

Summary

  • Anne M. Foulkes, Senior VP and General Counsel of PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG), acquired 4.3341 phantom stock units.
  • The transaction occurred on December 12, 2025.
  • Each phantom stock unit was valued at $103.54.
  • Following this acquisition, Foulkes beneficially owns a total of 722.0464 phantom stock units.
  • These units are held in the PPG Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan and convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis after termination of employment.
  • The number of shares attributed to plan participants can fluctuate based on the fair market value of PPG common stock and the cash in the fund.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The acquisition of phantom stock units by a senior executive, even if part of a deferred compensation plan, can be seen as a minor positive signal of insider confidence. However, the transaction size is small and does not provide significant new information about the company's performance or prospects.

Positives

  • An insider, a Senior VP and General Counsel, increased her holdings in the company's deferred compensation plan, which can be viewed as a minor positive signal of confidence.

Negatives

  • No negative information is presented in this Form 4 filing.

Risks

  • No specific risks are detailed in this Form 4 filing.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing reports a past insider transaction and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Management Comments

  • No direct management comments or notable quotes are provided in this Form 4 filing.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details an individual insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not contain information suitable for comparison to global benchmarks, comparable companies, projects, or results.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: May view the insider acquisition as a minor positive signal of management's alignment with shareholder interests, though the impact is minimal due to the small transaction size and nature of phantom units.

Next Steps

  • No specific future actions, events, or milestones are mentioned in this Form 4 filing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/12/2025Date of earliest transaction (acquisition of phantom stock units).
12/15/2025Date the Form 4 was signed and filed.

Keywords

PPG Industries, PPG, Insider Trading, Form 4, Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation, Anne M. Foulkes, Executive Compensation

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