STEL.NYSEStellar Bancorp, INC

Form 4: STEL CFO Egge Sells Shares for Tax Liability

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Stellar Bancorp's CFO, Paul P. Egge, disposed of 446 shares of common stock at $30.94 per share to cover tax obligations related to restricted stock vesting.

Summary

  • Paul P. Egge, Senior Executive VP, CFO, and Director of Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL), reported a transaction on December 31, 2025.
  • Egge disposed of 446 shares of Stellar Bancorp Common Stock.
  • The shares were sold at a price of $30.94 per share.
  • This disposition was made to satisfy tax liability associated with the vesting of previously reported restricted shares.
  • Following this transaction, Egge directly beneficially owns 61,029 shares of Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine tax withholding for vested restricted stock, which is a neutral event. It reflects compensation vesting rather than a discretionary sale.

Positives

  • The transaction is a routine tax withholding event, indicating the vesting of previously granted restricted stock, which is a form of compensation.

Negatives

  • A reduction in direct beneficial ownership by 446 shares, although for tax purposes.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance provided.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing and does not provide broader industry context.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as it's a small, routine transaction for tax purposes.
  • Employees: No direct impact on general employees.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/31/2025Date of transaction where shares were disposed of for tax liability.
01/05/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a routine tax withholding event related to the vesting of restricted stock for a key executive. It does not indicate any change in the company's fundamentals, strategic direction, or the executive's long-term commitment. Therefore, it provides no new information that would warrant a change in investment recommendation, suggesting a 'hold' position for existing investors.

Keywords

Stellar Bancorp, STEL, Paul P. Egge, CFO, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock, Beneficial Ownership

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