Form 4: Waste Management CEO James Fish Jr. Exercises Stock Options and Disposes of Shares

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SEC Form 4 Filing


James Fish Jr., CEO of Waste Management Inc., exercised stock options and disposed of shares to cover tax obligations, according to a recent SEC filing.

Summary

  • On February 23, 2024, James Fish Jr., the President and CEO of Waste Management Inc., exercised stock options to acquire 32,850 shares of common stock at a price of $110.81 per share.
  • On the same day, Fish disposed of 23,552 shares of common stock at a price of $207.76 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the option exercise.
  • Following these transactions, Fish directly owns 234,552 shares of Waste Management common stock.
  • Fish also indirectly owns shares through various trusts and a 401(k) plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as it reflects standard insider transactions related to stock options and tax obligations, with no indication of positive or negative implications for the company's performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and doesn't necessarily indicate a change in the company's outlook or performance. Insider transactions are common and can be for various reasons, including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial management.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/23/2022Date stock options became exercisable
02/23/2024Date of stock option exercise and share disposal
02/23/2031Expiration date of stock options
02/27/2024Date of signature on the SEC filing

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