Form 4: Tetra Tech Executive Reports RSU Vesting and Tax-Related Share Sale

Preston Hopson, EVP, Chief Legal/Human Capital at Tetra Tech, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and a related tax withholding share disposition.

Summary

• On November 30, 2025, Preston Hopson, EVP, Chief Legal/Human Capital at Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK), acquired 2,735 shares and 2,455 shares of common stock, likely due to the vesting and conversion of previously awarded Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Concurrently, 2,044 shares of common stock were disposed of at $34.74 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting.
• Following these transactions, Hopson directly beneficially owned 83,142 shares of common stock.
• On November 19, 2025, Hopson received a new award of 14,029 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• These newly awarded RSUs will vest as to 25% of the shares on November 30, 2026, and 25% annually thereafter until fully vested.
• Hopson also reported the disposition (conversion) of 2,735 RSUs and 2,455 RSUs on November 30, 2025, which were part of awards with vesting schedules commencing on November 30, 2024, and November 30, 2025, respectively.
• After these derivative transactions, Hopson beneficially owned 14,029 RSUs from the new award, 5,460 RSUs remaining from the award with a 2024 vesting start, and 7,363 RSUs remaining from the award with a 2025 vesting start.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing reflects routine executive compensation activities, including RSU awards and vesting, which are generally positive for executive retention and alignment. The tax-related share sale is a standard, neutral event. No significant positive or negative surprises.

Positives

• Award of 14,029 new Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to a key executive, indicating continued incentive and alignment with shareholder interests.
• Vesting of existing RSUs, demonstrating the executive's continued equity accumulation.

Negatives

• Disposition of 2,044 shares of common stock at $34.74 to cover tax liabilities, which reduces the executive's direct shareholding.

Future Outlook

The newly awarded 14,029 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) will vest in annual installments of 25% starting November 30, 2026, aligning the executive's long-term incentives with the company's performance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing, common across all industries for executives receiving equity compensation. It reflects standard compensation practices rather than specific industry trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The award of new RSUs aligns executive incentives with long-term shareholder value. The tax-related sale is a minor, routine event with negligible impact on overall share float or price.
• Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices, which can influence broader compensation strategies.

Next Steps

• The 14,029 Restricted Stock Units awarded on November 19, 2025, will vest in 25% annual increments starting November 30, 2026.
• The remaining 5,460 Restricted Stock Units (from the award with a November 30, 2024, vesting start) will continue to vest annually at 25% until fully vested.
• The remaining 7,363 Restricted Stock Units (from the award with a November 30, 2025, vesting start) will continue to vest annually at 25% until fully vested.

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Keywords

Tetra Tech, TTEK, Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Executive Compensation, Preston Hopson, Share Ownership, SEC Filing