Form 4: Wesco International Inc. Executive Matthew S. Kulasa Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Matthew S. Kulasa, SVP, Corp. Controller & CAO of Wesco International Inc., reports acquisition and disposal of common stock related to performance share awards and tax withholdings.

Summary

  • On February 13, 2025, Matthew S. Kulasa acquired 1,147 shares of Wesco International Inc. common stock upon settlement of a performance share award granted on February 17, 2022.
  • Also on February 13, 2025, 569 shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding on the settlement of these performance share awards at a price of $193.67.
  • On February 16, 2025, 69 shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding on the vesting of RSUs granted February 16, 2023 at a price of $196.85.
  • On February 17, 2025, 91 shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding on the vesting of RSUs granted February 17, 2022 at a price of $196.85.
  • Following these transactions, Kulasa directly owns 3,701.548 shares of Wesco International Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The transactions are related to compensation and tax obligations, which are routine. The acquisition of shares is slightly positive, indicating confidence.

Positives

  • Kulasa's acquisition of 1,147 shares indicates a potential alignment with the company's long-term performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are routine disclosures that provide transparency into the trading activities of company insiders, allowing investors to track management's sentiment and potential alignment with company performance.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Monitoring insider transactions is a common practice in financial analysis, with firms like Bloomberg, FactSet, and Thomson Reuters providing tools to track and analyze these filings.
  • Comparing the ratio of acquisitions to disposals by insiders can provide insights into the overall sentiment of management regarding the company's future prospects, a metric often used in conjunction with fundamental analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect routine compensation-related activities.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 17, 2022Date of grant for performance share award settled on February 13, 2025, and RSUs that vested on February 17, 2025.
February 16, 2023Date of grant for RSUs that vested on February 16, 2025.
December 31, 2024End date of the three-year performance period for the performance share award.
February 13, 2025Date of common stock acquisition and tax withholding.
February 16, 2025Date of tax withholding on vesting of RSUs.
February 17, 2025Date of tax withholding on vesting of RSUs.
February 18, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Wesco International Inc., Matthew S. Kulasa, Form 4, Stock Transactions, Performance Share Award, RSUs, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership

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