Form 4: WEC Energy Group VP Reports Insider Stock Transactions
Insider Transaction Report
WEC Energy Group's VP and Deputy General Counsel, Joshua M. Erickson, reported recent acquisitions of common stock and stock options, alongside dispositions for tax purposes.
Summary
- Joshua M. Erickson, VP and Deputy General Counsel of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), reported changes in his beneficial ownership.
- On January 2, 2026, Erickson acquired 471 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0, likely as part of an equity award.
- Also on January 2, 2026, Erickson disposed of 115 shares of Common Stock at a price of $106.088, typically for tax withholding related to an equity award.
- On January 5, 2026, an additional 37 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $105.045, also likely for tax withholding.
- Following these non-derivative transactions, Erickson directly owns 2,905 shares of Common Stock.
- Erickson also indirectly owns 6,419.571 shares of Common Stock through the WEC Energy Group, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan (ERSP), as of December 31, 2025.
- On January 2, 2026, Erickson acquired 2,264 Stock Options (right to buy) with an exercise price of $106.088.
- These stock options vest 100% on January 2, 2029, and expire on January 2, 2036.
- Following the derivative transactions, Erickson directly owns 2,264 stock options.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions, including equity awards and tax-related dispositions, which are neutral in sentiment and expected as part of executive compensation.
Positives
- Acquisition of 471 shares of Common Stock at $0, indicating an equity award or grant.
- Acquisition of 2,264 Stock Options, aligning management's interests with shareholder value through future stock performance.
Negatives
- Disposition of 115 shares of Common Stock at $106.088 and 37 shares at $105.045, primarily for tax withholding purposes, which reduces direct share ownership.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing details routine insider transactions for an executive at WEC Energy Group, a utility holding company. Such transactions are common for executives receiving equity-based compensation and do not inherently reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Date of the plan statement for shares held in the WEC Energy Group, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan (ERSP). |
| 2026-01-02 | Date of earliest transaction, including acquisition of 471 common shares, disposition of 115 common shares, and acquisition of 2,264 stock options. |
| 2026-01-05 | Date of disposition of 37 common shares. |
| 2026-01-06 | Date the Form 4 was signed by Joshua M. Erickson. |
| 2029-01-02 | Date when the acquired stock options vest 100%. |
| 2036-01-02 | Expiration date of the acquired stock options. |
Keywords
WEC Energy Group, WEC, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Options, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership, Equity Award, Executive Compensation
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