Form 4: Sonoco Products Co: Executive Ernest D. Haynes III Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Ernest D. Haynes III, Pres. Sonoco Metal Packaging, reports transactions involving Sonoco Products Co stock, including the exercise of restricted stock units and subsequent disposal of shares to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • On February 10, 2025, Ernest D. Haynes III, the President of Sonoco Metal Packaging, executed transactions involving Sonoco Products Co stock.
  • Haynes exercised 672 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at a price of $0.00, acquiring 672 shares of common stock.
  • Simultaneously, Haynes disposed of 334 shares of common stock at $46.93 to satisfy tax obligations related to the RSU exercise.
  • Following these transactions, Haynes directly owns 773 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 35.2594 shares through a 401k.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine filing related to stock transactions by an executive. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's prospects.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the trading activities of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors seeking insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal impact on shareholders as they represent a small portion of the overall outstanding shares.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/09/2023Date Restricted Stock Units exercisable
02/10/2025Date of earliest transaction; exercise of Restricted Stock Units and disposal of shares.
02/28/2025Expiration date of Restricted Stock Units
02/12/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Transaction, Sonoco Products Co, Executive Compensation, Beneficial Ownership, Haynes Ernest D III, SON

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