Form 4: Western Alliance Bancorporation Executive Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and CFO of Western Alliance Bancorporation, reports the vesting and cash settlement of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On April 15, 2025, Dale Gibbons, the Vice Chairman and CFO of Western Alliance Bancorporation, reported transactions involving cash-settled restricted stock units and common stock.
  • Gibbons acquired 285 shares of common stock upon the vesting of cash-settled restricted stock units, and then disposed of the same 285 shares at a price of $66.07.
  • Additionally, Gibbons acquired 212 shares of common stock upon the vesting of other cash-settled restricted stock units, and then disposed of the same 212 shares at a price of $66.07.
  • Following these transactions, Gibbons directly owns 296,358 shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation common stock and indirectly owns 613 shares through a 401K plan.
  • He also holds 6,262 and 7,191 cash-settled restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing detailing stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Future Outlook

The restricted stock units vest monthly until February 2027 and February 2028.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions, which are closely monitored by investors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units that vest over time, aligning executive incentives with long-term shareholder value.
  • The vesting schedules and cash settlement terms are typical for such awards in the financial services industry.
  • Comparing Gibbons' holdings and transactions to those of executives at peer banks like Comerica or Zions Bancorporation could provide further context.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.
  • The transactions themselves are unlikely to have a significant impact on other stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2024Start date for vesting of 1/36th of 285 cash-settled restricted stock units monthly for 36 months.
02/01/2027End date for vesting of 1/36th of 285 cash-settled restricted stock units monthly for 36 months.
03/01/2025Start date for vesting of 1/36th of 212 cash-settled restricted stock units monthly for 36 months.
04/03/2025Date of 401K Plan holdings including employer match.
04/15/2025Date of reported transactions: vesting and disposal of common stock related to restricted stock units.
02/01/2028End date for vesting of 1/36th of 212 cash-settled restricted stock units monthly for 36 months.
04/17/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Western Alliance Bancorporation, Dale Gibbons, Stock Transactions, Restricted Stock Units, Form 4, CFO, Beneficial Ownership

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