Form 4: Warrior Met Coal Officer Reports RSU Vesting, Tax Withholding

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Insider Transaction Report


Warrior Met Coal's Chief Accounting Officer, Brian M. Chopin, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax-related share disposals.

Summary

  • Brian M. Chopin, Chief Accounting Officer of Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (HCC), reported transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • On February 8, 2026, 522 restricted stock units vested and settled into common stock.
  • Concurrently, 223 shares of common stock were disposed of for tax withholding purposes at a price of $89.05 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Chopin's direct beneficial ownership of common stock decreased from 20,346 shares to 20,123 shares.
  • Additionally, on February 8, 2026, another 354 restricted stock units vested and settled into common stock.
  • 151 shares of common stock were disposed of for tax withholding purposes at a price of $89.05 per share related to this vesting.
  • After these transactions, Chopin's direct beneficial ownership of common stock decreased from 20,477 shares to 20,326 shares.
  • The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.
  • The RSUs were granted under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan with various vesting schedules.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral to slightly positive event, reflecting routine executive compensation. While shares were disposed for taxes, the underlying RSU vesting is a positive for the officer's equity stake.

Positives

  • The vesting of 522 and 354 restricted stock units represents a scheduled compensation event for the Chief Accounting Officer, increasing their equity stake in the company before tax withholding.

Negatives

  • A total of 374 shares (223 + 151) of common stock were disposed of to cover tax obligations, reducing the officer's direct beneficial ownership.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Form 4 filings detailing the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax withholding are routine disclosures for publicly traded companies. These transactions are a standard component of executive compensation packages, aligning management's interests with shareholder value over time.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine executive compensation transactions and do not signal a change in company fundamentals or strategy.
  • Employees: No direct impact beyond the reporting person.

Next Steps

  • Future vesting installments of the remaining Restricted Stock Units on their respective anniversary dates.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/08/2023Grant date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in equal installments over three anniversaries.
02/08/2024Grant date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in equal installments over three anniversaries.
02/10/2025Grant date for a tranche of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in equal installments over three anniversaries.
02/08/2026Transaction date for the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units and subsequent tax-related share disposals.
02/10/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by Kelli K. Gant, by power of attorney.

Keywords

Warrior Met Coal, HCC, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Executive Compensation, Stock Disposal, Tax Withholding

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