Form 4: Veralto Director Thomas Williams Receives Equity Compensation Grant

Veralto Corporation's Director, Thomas Williams, was granted 818 restricted stock units and 2,265 stock options as part of his compensation.

Summary

• Thomas Williams, a Director of Veralto Corporation (VLTO), acquired 818 shares of common stock through a grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 15, 2025, with an acquisition price of $0.
• These RSUs are set to vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or immediately prior to the next annual meeting of Veralto's shareholders following the grant date.
• The underlying shares for the RSUs will not be issued until the earlier of the director's death or the first day of the seventh month following the director's retirement from Veralto's Board.
• Additionally, Mr. Williams was granted 2,265 Director Stock Options on July 15, 2025, with an exercise price of $100.95 and an acquisition price of $0.
• These stock options are fully vested as of the grant date, July 15, 2025, and have an expiration date of July 15, 2035.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Williams beneficially owns 2,371 shares of common stock and 5,860 derivative securities (options).

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document reports standard equity compensation for a director, which is a positive for the individual and generally viewed as a neutral to slightly positive event for the company as it aligns interests, without indicating any negative operational or financial news.

Positives

• The grant of restricted stock units and stock options aligns the director's financial interests with those of the shareholders, promoting long-term value creation.
• The stock options granted are fully vested as of the grant date, providing immediate ownership rights to the director.

Future Outlook

The restricted stock units are subject to future vesting conditions, either on the first anniversary of the grant date or prior to the next annual meeting of shareholders. The underlying shares for RSUs will be issued upon the earlier of the director's death or the first day of the seventh month following retirement from the Board. The granted stock options have an expiration date of July 15, 2035.

Industry Context

This filing is a standard disclosure of insider transactions, specifically director compensation, and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Corporate Governance

Related Party Transactions

• The grant of 818 restricted stock units and 2,265 stock options to Thomas Williams, a Director of Veralto Corporation, constitutes a related party transaction as it involves compensation provided by the company to a member of its board.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The equity grants align the director's interests with shareholders, potentially encouraging decisions that enhance long-term shareholder value.
• Director (Thomas Williams): Receives significant equity compensation, increasing his stake and potential future wealth tied to the company's performance.

Next Steps

• Vesting of the 818 restricted stock units will occur on the earlier of July 15, 2026 (first anniversary) or immediately prior to the next annual meeting of Veralto's shareholders following the grant date.
• The underlying shares for the restricted stock units will be issued upon the earlier of the director's death or the first day of the seventh month following the director's retirement from Veralto's Board.
• The 2,265 stock options can be exercised by the director at any time until their expiration on July 15, 2035.

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Keywords

Veralto Corp, VLTO, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Director Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Options, Equity Grant, Corporate Governance