Form 4: PriceSmart COO's Routine Stock Disposition for Tax

PriceSmart's President and COO, John D. Hildebrandt, reported a routine disposition of 9,107 common shares to satisfy tax obligations upon restricted stock vesting.

Summary

• John D. Hildebrandt, President and COO of PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT), reported a transaction on October 27, 2025.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 9,107 shares of PriceSmart Common Stock.
• This disposition was a withholding of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock.
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $123.15 per share.
• Following this transaction, John D. Hildebrandt directly beneficially owns 125,615 shares of Common Stock.
• An additional 858 shares are indirectly beneficially owned by his spouse.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not indicative of management's view on the company's prospects or a strategic move.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance were provided in this filing.

Industry Context

This filing details a routine insider transaction related to executive compensation and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitors.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes and does not reflect a change in the executive's investment thesis or company fundamentals.

Key Dates

Keywords

PriceSmart, PSMT, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Disposition, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding, John D. Hildebrandt