Form 4: A. O. Smith Executive Stephen O'Brien Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Stephen O'Brien, SVP at A. O. Smith, reports the vesting and disposal of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations, along with the grant of new restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On February 7, 2025, Stephen O'Brien, SVP at A. O. Smith, vested 1,110 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock.
  • O'Brien disposed of 496 shares of common stock at $65.65 to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of the restricted stock units.
  • Following these transactions, O'Brien directly owns 2,718 shares of A. O. Smith common stock.
  • On February 10, 2025, O'Brien was granted 5,725 restricted stock units which vest on February 10, 2028.
  • After the reported transactions, O'Brien holds 14,635 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects standard executive compensation transactions, with no particularly positive or negative implications.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions, allowing investors to track management's alignment with shareholder interests.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, primarily providing transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/07/2022Date the restricted stock units that vested on 02/07/2025 were granted.
02/07/2025Date of restricted stock units vesting and stock disposal for tax obligations.
02/10/2025Date of grant of new restricted stock units.
02/10/2028Vesting date of restricted stock units granted on 02/10/2025.
02/11/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

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