Form 4: Turning Point Brands Executive Brian Wigginton Reports Stock Transaction

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Brian Wigginton, Sr VP Finance & CAO of Turning Point Brands, reports disposition of shares for tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On April 1, 2024, Brian Wigginton, Sr VP Finance & CAO of Turning Point Brands, Inc. (TPB), reported a transaction involving the disposition of 380 shares of common stock at a price of $29.12.
  • The transaction was due to shares withheld for the payment of taxes related to restricted stock units that vested on April 1, 2024.
  • Following the transaction, Wigginton beneficially owns 10,981 shares, which includes 7,464 restricted stock units and 3,517 shares of common stock.
  • Wigginton also holds options to purchase Turning Point Brands common stock at various exercise prices and expiration dates, granted under the company's 2015 and 2021 Equity Incentive Plans.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, and the transaction appears routine. Therefore, the sentiment is neutral.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on stakeholders as it is a routine sale of shares to cover tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/01/2018Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 05/15/2027.
01/01/2019Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 03/07/2028 and 05/15/2027.
01/01/2020Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 03/20/2029, 03/07/2028 and 05/15/2027.
01/01/2021Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 03/18/2030 and 03/07/2028.
01/01/2022Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 05/17/2031 and 03/18/2030.
01/01/2023Options vest and become exercisable as to 34% of the underlying shares granted on 03/14/2032 and 05/17/2031.
01/01/2024Options vest and become exercisable as to 33% of the underlying shares granted on 05/17/2031 and shares withheld for the payment of taxes related to restricted stock units that have vested.
01/01/2025Options vest and become exercisable as to 33% of the underlying shares granted on 03/14/2032.
03/07/2028Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $21.21.
03/20/2029Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $47.58.
03/18/2030Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $14.85.
02/18/2031Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $51.75.
05/17/2031Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $45.05.
03/14/2032Expiration date for options with an exercise price of $30.46.
04/01/2024Date of transaction: Disposition of shares for tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.
04/03/2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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