Form 4: Vail Resorts Exec. Chair Robert Katz Reports Share Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Robert Katz, Executive Chair of Vail Resorts, reports exercising share appreciation rights and selling shares on October 1st and 2nd, 2024.

Summary

  • Robert Katz, the Executive Chair of the Board at Vail Resorts, reported transactions involving the company's common stock.
  • On October 1, 2024, Katz exercised share appreciation rights (SARs) to acquire 18,527 shares at $107.42 and 42,385 shares at $134.28.
  • Simultaneously, 14,574 and 37,042 shares were withheld to cover the exercise price and tax obligations.
  • On October 2, 2024, Katz sold 6,700 shares at an average price of $175.69 and 2,596 shares at an average price of $176.73.
  • Following these transactions, Katz directly owns 245,961 shares of Vail Resorts common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and provides transparency to investors regarding the actions of company executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies, ensuring transparency in insider trading activities.
  • Similar filings are made by executives at comparable companies like Alterra Mountain Company and Powdr Corporation, detailing their stock transactions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders, potentially influencing the stock price in the short term.
  • The filing ensures transparency for all stakeholders regarding insider activity.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/25/2015Reporting Person was granted 18,527 and 42,385 Share Appreciation Rights (SARs).
09/25/2016SARs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
10/01/2024Katz exercised SARs and shares were withheld for tax obligations.
10/02/2024Katz sold shares of common stock.
10/03/2024Date of the report filing.

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