Form 4: Westamerica Bancorporation Executive Reports Tax Liability Transaction

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


John A. Thorson, SVP/Treasurer of Westamerica Bancorporation, reports a transaction where shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities upon vesting of restricted performance shares.

Summary

  • On March 3, 2025, John A. Thorson, SVP/Treasurer of Westamerica Bancorporation, filed a Form 4.
  • The filing reports that 1,999 shares of common stock were withheld to cover tax liabilities related to the vesting of 4,594 restricted performance shares in January 2025.
  • The price per share for the tax withholding was $51.82.
  • Following the transaction, Thorson directly owns 2,595 shares of common stock, indirectly owns 1,918.366 shares through an ESOP, and 13,834 shares through a trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, indicating a neutral sentiment. It reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and tax obligations, common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on shareholders, as it relates to tax obligations of an executive.
  • It provides transparency into executive compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 20254,594 Restricted Performance Shares vested.
03/03/2025Date of transaction (tax withholding).
03/05/2025Date of signature on the Form 4.

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