Form 4: Xylem Executive Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Xylem Inc. EVP & President, WSS, Rodney Aulick, disposed of 457 common shares to cover tax liabilities related to RSU vesting.
Summary
- Rodney Aulick, Executive Vice President and President of Water Solutions and Services (WSS) at Xylem Inc., reported a transaction involving company common stock.
- On January 2, 2026, 457 shares of Xylem common stock were disposed of at a price of $136.18 per share.
- This disposition was a 'tax withholding' (Transaction Code F) to satisfy tax liabilities incident to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- The RSUs were originally granted on December 9, 2022, by Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. and subsequently converted to Xylem restricted stock units following the merger on May 24, 2023.
- Following this transaction, Rodney Aulick beneficially owns 72,545 shares of Xylem common stock, which includes additional shares acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a routine tax withholding related to RSU vesting and does not indicate a change in sentiment towards the company's prospects or operational performance.
Future Outlook
This Form 4 filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.
Industry Context
This transaction is a routine insider filing related to executive compensation and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics within the water technology sector.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction related to executive compensation.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2022 | Original grant date of restricted stock units by Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. |
| 05/24/2023 | Merger date, when Evoqua RSUs converted to Xylem restricted stock units. |
| 01/02/2026 | Transaction date for the disposition of shares due to RSU vesting and tax withholding. |
| 01/06/2026 | Filing date of the Form 4 statement. |
Recommendation
holdThis Form 4 reports a routine tax-related disposition of shares by an executive upon RSU vesting. It does not provide new information that would warrant a change in investment recommendation for Xylem Inc.
Keywords
Xylem, XYL, Rodney Aulick, Form 4, insider transaction, stock sale, RSU, restricted stock units, tax withholding, executive compensation
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