Form 4: Spirit AeroSystems Exec's RSU Vesting & Tax Withholding

Spirit AeroSystems SVP Terry J. George reported the early vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent share withholding for tax purposes due to retirement eligibility.

Summary

• Terry J. George, SVP Wichita & Tulsa Operations at Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (SPR), reported transactions involving Class A Common Stock.
• On November 26, 2025, 572 shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Concurrently, 572 shares of Class A Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $36.13 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the early vesting.
• The early vesting of RSUs was triggered by Mr. George's retirement eligibility.
• Following these transactions, Mr. George directly beneficially owns 30,580 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• He also directly beneficially owns 26,453 derivative securities in the form of Restricted Stock Units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine executive compensation event (RSU vesting and tax withholding) due to retirement eligibility, which is neutral in sentiment.

Positives

• The vesting of restricted stock units represents a realization of compensation for the executive.

Negatives

• A portion of the vested shares was withheld to cover tax obligations, resulting in a net decrease in directly held common stock by 572 shares.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance beyond the reported transactions.

Management Comments

• The reported transaction involved the early vesting of restricted stock units to pay taxes associated with the reporting person's retirement eligibility.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of an executive's equity compensation transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor dilution from the vesting of RSUs is offset by the executive's continued alignment with company performance through remaining equity holdings. The transaction itself is a standard part of executive compensation.

Key Dates

Keywords

Spirit AeroSystems, SPR, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership