Form 4: Woodward Executive's Stock Transaction for Tax Withholding

A Woodward, Inc. executive reported a disposition of shares to cover tax obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

• Karrie M. Bem, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Woodward, Inc. (WWD), reported a transaction on November 27, 2025.
• 226 shares of Woodward, Inc. Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $298.15 per share.
• These shares were withheld by the Issuer to cover withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and were not issued to or sold by the reporting person.
• Following this transaction, Karrie M. Bem directly beneficially owns 3,757 shares.
• An additional 32 shares are indirectly owned through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, with this calculation based on November 28, 2025.
• The total beneficial ownership also includes 20 additional shares and units issued due to the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. The filing reports a routine, non-discretionary transaction related to tax withholding upon RSU vesting, which is a standard part of executive compensation and compliance.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing (Form 4) and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transaction is a routine tax-related event for an executive's compensation and is unlikely to have a direct material impact on shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

Keywords

Woodward Inc, WWD, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Vesting, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership