Form 4: Western Alliance Bancorporation: Executive Barbara Kennedy Reports Stock Unit Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Barbara Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer at Western Alliance Bancorporation, reports the vesting and disposal of cash-settled restricted stock units and common stock transactions.

Summary

  • On February 15, 2025, Barbara Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer of Western Alliance Bancorporation, reported transactions involving common stock and cash-settled restricted stock units.
  • Kennedy acquired 101 shares of common stock upon the vesting of cash-settled restricted stock units.
  • Simultaneously, Kennedy disposed of 101 shares of common stock at a price of $88.75 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Kennedy directly owns 8,753 shares of common stock.
  • Kennedy also indirectly owns 22,797 shares through the Barbara and Ted Kennedy TTEE Kennedy Family Trust.
  • After the transaction, Kennedy directly owns 2,412 cash-settled restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of executive stock transactions, which is common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the compensation and stock ownership of key personnel.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based bonuses.
  • The vesting schedule of 1/36th per month is a fairly standard vesting schedule.
  • Comparable companies such as Comerica and KeyCorp also have similar executive compensation structures.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors.
  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
March 2024Start date of the 36-month vesting period for the cash-settled restricted stock units.
February 15, 2025Date of the reported transactions: vesting of stock units and disposal of common stock.
February 19, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.
February 2027End date of the 36-month vesting period for the cash-settled restricted stock units.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Units, Stock Transaction, Western Alliance Bancorporation, WAL, Barbara Kennedy, Executive Compensation

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