Form 4: Waste Management Inc. Executive Kimberly G. Stith Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Kimberly G. Stith, SVP Chief HR Officer of Waste Management Inc., reports the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations and settlement of restricted stock awards.

Summary

  • On March 1, 2025, Kimberly G. Stith disposed of 34 shares of Waste Management Inc. common stock at a price of $231.37 per share to settle a restricted share award from the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan.
  • Also on March 1, 2025, Stith disposed of 60 shares at $231.37 per share to settle a restricted share award from the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan.
  • On March 3, 2025, Stith sold 62 shares at $234.7705 per share to cover personal federal income tax obligations under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • Following these transactions, Stith beneficially owns 4,444.4609 shares of Waste Management Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions by an executive. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company executive, which is a common practice among publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of insiders and helps investors understand management's perspective on the company's stock.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies and their executives.
  • The transactions reported are typical for executives receiving stock-based compensation and managing their tax obligations.
  • Companies like Republic Services (RSG) and Casella Waste Systems (CWST) also have executives who regularly file Form 4s.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on shareholders, as they represent a small portion of the total outstanding shares.
  • The filing provides transparency to stakeholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2025Disposition of 34 shares for settlement of 2023 Stock Incentive Plan award.
03/01/2025Disposition of 60 shares for settlement of 2014 Stock Incentive Plan award.
03/03/2025Sale of 62 shares to cover personal federal income tax obligation.
03/04/2025Date of signature by Attorney-in-fact Courtney Tippy.

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