Form 4: TETRA Technologies SVP Moeller Reports RSU Vesting

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Timothy C. Moeller, SVP of Supply Chain & Chemicals at TETRA Technologies, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax-related share dispositions.

Summary

  • SVP Timothy C. Moeller reported changes in beneficial ownership of TETRA Technologies Inc. common stock.
  • On August 25, 2025, 12,754 shares of common stock vested from restricted stock units granted on February 22, 2023.
  • Concurrently, 3,106 shares were surrendered to the issuer at a price of $4.49 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to this vesting.
  • Additionally, 13,611 shares of common stock vested from restricted stock units granted on February 19, 2024.
  • Another 3,315 shares were surrendered to the issuer at $4.49 per share for tax withholding related to the second vesting event.
  • Following these transactions, Moeller beneficially owns 421,532 shares of common stock directly.
  • Remaining unvested restricted stock units from the February 22, 2023 grant total 12,754 units, scheduled to vest every six months until February 25, 2026.
  • Remaining unvested restricted stock units from the February 19, 2024 grant total 40,836 units, scheduled to vest every six months until February 25, 2027.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine executive compensation events (RSU vesting and tax-related share dispositions) which are neutral in terms of immediate positive or negative impact on the company's outlook.

Positives

  • The vesting of restricted stock units indicates the executive's continued long-term incentive alignment with shareholder interests.
  • The executive's beneficial ownership of 421,532 shares demonstrates a significant stake in the company.

Negatives

  • The disposition of shares to cover tax obligations, while standard, reduces the executive's direct share count.

Future Outlook

The remaining unvested portions of the restricted stock unit awards are scheduled to vest every six months, with the first award fully vesting by February 25, 2026, and the second by February 25, 2027.

Industry Context

This filing represents a routine executive compensation event, common across publicly traded companies, where restricted stock units vest as part of long-term incentive plans. Such transactions are standard practice for aligning executive interests with shareholder value creation over time.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The executive's continued ownership aligns interests, while tax-related sales are a minor dilution.
  • Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices.

Next Steps

  • Continued vesting of the remaining 12,754 restricted stock units from the February 22, 2023 grant until full vesting on February 25, 2026.
  • Continued vesting of the remaining 40,836 restricted stock units from the February 19, 2024 grant until full vesting on February 25, 2027.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/22/2023Grant date for the first restricted stock unit award.
02/19/2024Grant date for the second restricted stock unit award.
08/25/2025Date of restricted stock unit vesting and associated tax withholding transactions.
08/27/2025Date the Form 4 was signed.
02/25/2026Full vesting date for the remaining portion of the first restricted stock unit award.
02/25/2027Full vesting date for the remaining portion of the second restricted stock unit award.

Keywords

TETRA Technologies, TTI, Timothy C. Moeller, Insider Trading, Form 4, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Executive Compensation, Share Ownership

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