Form 4: Turning Point Brands Director Lawrence Wexler Reports Share Transaction

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Lawrence Wexler of Turning Point Brands, Inc. reports a transaction involving the withholding of shares for tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Lawrence Wexler, a director at Turning Point Brands, Inc., filed a Form 4 disclosing a transaction on January 2, 2025.
  • The transaction involved the withholding of 439 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.
  • The shares were withheld at a price of $60.65 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Wexler beneficially owns 370,737 shares of common stock, including 4,709 restricted stock units.
  • Wexler also holds various options to purchase common stock at different exercise prices and vesting schedules.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing and does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment. It is a neutral disclosure of a standard transaction.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a standard part of regulatory compliance for publicly traded companies, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are a common practice for all publicly traded companies in the US, ensuring transparency of insider transactions.
  • The vesting schedules for the options are typical for equity compensation plans.
  • The tax withholding of shares is a standard procedure when restricted stock units vest.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor impact on shareholders as it involves a small number of shares being withheld for tax purposes.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/01/2018First vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2019Second vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2020Third vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2021Fourth vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2022Fifth vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2023Sixth vesting date for some of the options.
01/01/2024Final vesting date for some of the options.
01/02/2025Date of the reported share transaction.
01/06/2025Date the Form 4 was signed.
05/17/2027Expiration date for some of the options.
03/07/2028Expiration date for some of the options.
03/20/2029Expiration date for some of the options.
03/18/2030Expiration date for some of the options.
02/18/2031Expiration date for some of the options.

Keywords

Form 4, insider trading, beneficial ownership, stock options, restricted stock units, Turning Point Brands, Lawrence Wexler, share transaction

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