Form 4: Verizon CFO Anthony T. Skiadas Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Anthony T. Skiadas, EVP and CFO of Verizon Communications Inc., reports transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock.

Summary

  • Anthony T. Skiadas, the EVP and CFO of Verizon Communications Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • The transactions involved the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and the subsequent disposition of shares to cover tax obligations.
  • On March 1, 2025, Skiadas vested 6,661 RSUs from the 2022 award, 33,990 RSUs from the 2023 award, and 30,116 RSUs from the 2024 award.
  • Following the vesting of these RSUs, shares were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding requirements at a price of $43.1 per share.
  • After these transactions, Skiadas directly owns 117,470 shares of Verizon common stock and indirectly owns 2,765 shares through a 401(k) plan.
  • He also holds 60,234 restricted stock units from the 2024 award.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral report on stock transactions related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common among publicly traded companies like Verizon.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units that vest over time, aligning executive interests with long-term shareholder value.
  • The vesting schedules and tax withholding practices are standard across many publicly traded companies.
  • Comparable companies such as AT&T and T-Mobile also utilize RSUs as part of their executive compensation plans.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on shareholders, as they primarily reflect internal compensation adjustments.
  • Employees holding RSUs may be affected by the vesting schedules and tax implications.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2023Beginning of vesting for 2022 Restricted Stock Units in three equal annual installments.
03/01/2024Beginning of vesting for 2023 Restricted Stock Units in three equal annual installments.
03/01/2025Date of earliest transaction: Vesting of RSUs from 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards and disposition of shares for tax obligations.
03/04/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

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