Form 4: Williams Companies Executive Exercises Stock Options, Disposes of Shares for Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Chad A. Teply, a Senior Vice President at Williams Companies, exercised stock options and disposed of shares to cover tax withholdings on February 24, 2025.

Summary

  • On February 24, 2025, Chad A. Teply, a Senior Vice President of Williams Companies, exercised restricted stock units (RSUs) resulting in the acquisition of 41,315 shares of common stock at a price of $57.33 per share.
  • Teply then disposed of 18,315 shares and 10,249 shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of performance-based RSUs and a previous grant of time-based restricted stock units, respectively.
  • Following these transactions, Teply directly owns 159,048 shares of Williams Companies common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions by an executive. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any specific forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common occurrences in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/23/2025Date exercisable and expiration date for Restricted Stock Units
02/24/2025Date of earliest transaction: exercise of stock options and disposal of shares for tax obligations.
02/26/2025Date of signature by Attorney-in-Fact.

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