SKWD.NASDAQSkyward Specialty Insurance Group, INC

Form 4: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Executive Sells Shares to Cover Taxes After Stock Award Vests

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Leslie Shaunty, General Counsel & Secretary of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, sold shares of common stock to cover taxes and fees incurred after a restricted stock award fully vested.

Summary

  • Leslie Shaunty, General Counsel & Secretary of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., reported the sale of company stock on January 3, 2025, and January 6, 2025.
  • The sales were executed to cover taxes and fees related to the vesting of a restricted stock award granted on January 1, 2022, which fully vested on January 1, 2025.
  • A total of 457 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $47.731 on January 3, 2025, and 344 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $47.072 on January 6, 2025.
  • The sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 8, 2024.
  • Following the reported transactions, Shaunty directly owns 20,407 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is neutral, reporting routine stock sales by an executive to cover tax obligations. The use of a 10b5-1 plan mitigates concerns about insider trading.

Industry Context

Executive stock sales are a common occurrence, particularly after vesting events. The use of a 10b5-1 trading plan suggests the sales were pre-planned and not based on insider information.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The stock sales may have a minor, temporary impact on the stock price, but the pre-planned nature of the transactions should minimize any negative effects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 1, 2022Reporting Person was granted a Restricted Stock Award in the amount of 2,532 shares.
December 1, 2023Start of ESPP purchase period.
May 31, 2024Acquisition of 239 shares pursuant to the Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
August 8, 2024Adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
June 1, 2024Start of ESPP purchase period.
November 30, 2024End of ESPP purchase period.
December 1, 2024Acquisition of 334 shares pursuant to the Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
January 1, 2025Restricted Stock Award fully vested.
January 3, 2025Sale of 457 shares of Common Stock.
January 6, 2025Sale of 344 shares of Common Stock.

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