Form 4: UTI Executive Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Christine Kline, SVP and CAO of Universal Technical Institute, disposed of 2,171 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.

Summary

• Christine Kline, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• On December 17, 2025, Kline disposed of 2,171 shares of UTI common stock.
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $26.06 per share.
• This disposition was a mandatory withholding by the issuer to satisfy tax-withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
• The restricted stock units were originally granted on December 9, 2024.
• Following this reported transaction, Christine Kline beneficially owns 46,506 shares of UTI common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary sale to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting, which is a neutral event for company sentiment.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction related to executive compensation and tax obligations, which is common across all publicly traded companies and does not reflect specific industry trends or competitive dynamics.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not indicative of a change in executive sentiment or company fundamentals.

Key Dates

Keywords

Universal Technical Institute, UTI, Christine Kline, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock Units, Executive Compensation