Albemarle (ALB) director Widmar receives 325 phantom stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Albemarle Corporation director Mark R. Widmar reported receiving a grant of 325 Phantom Stock units on February 26, 2026. These units convert on a one-for-one basis into Albemarle common stock and are payable as shares upon events established under the company’s 2023 Directors Plan.

The Phantom Stock units have no expiration date. This grant represents a pro‑rata portion of his annual non‑employee director stock compensation under Albemarle’s 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan for Non‑Employee Directors, and the shares are scheduled to vest on July 1, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Widmar Mark R

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock	325	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock — 325 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Phantom Stock units convert 1 for 1 into common stock. Payable as shares of common stock upon events established by the reporting person in accordance with the terms of the 2023 Directors Plan. No expiration date. Shares represent a pro-rata grant of an annual installment of non-employee director stock compensation pursuant to the Albemarle Corporation 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "2023 Directors Plan"). Shares to vest on July 1, 2026.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Widmar Mark R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4250 CONGRESS STREET

SUITE 900

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28209

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALBEMARLE CORP [ ALB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock	(1)	02/26/2026		A		325		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	325	$0	325(4)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Phantom Stock units convert 1 for 1 into common stock.

2. Payable as shares of common stock upon events established by the reporting person in accordance with the terms of the 2023 Directors Plan.

3. No expiration date.

4. Shares represent a pro-rata grant of an annual installment of non-employee director stock compensation pursuant to the Albemarle Corporation 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "2023 Directors Plan"). Shares to vest on July 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Corey E. Tanner, Attorney-in-fact	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Albemarle (ALB) director Mark Widmar report?

Mark R. Widmar reported an acquisition of 325 Phantom Stock units. The Form 4 shows a grant on February 26, 2026, representing part of his non‑employee director stock compensation under Albemarle’s 2023 Directors Plan, with the resulting units held as direct derivative ownership.

How many Phantom Stock units did Albemarle (ALB) grant to Mark Widmar?

Albemarle granted 325 Phantom Stock units to director Mark R. Widmar. The units were awarded on February 26, 2026, as a pro‑rata installment of his annual non‑employee director stock compensation under the company’s 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan.

When do Mark Widmar’s Albemarle (ALB) Phantom Stock units vest?

The 325 Phantom Stock units are scheduled to vest on July 1, 2026. The grant represents a pro‑rata annual installment of non‑employee director stock compensation pursuant to Albemarle’s 2023 Directors Plan, with vesting tied to that specified future date.

How do Albemarle (ALB) Phantom Stock units reported by Mark Widmar settle?

The Phantom Stock units convert 1-for-1 into Albemarle common shares. They are payable as shares of common stock upon events established by the reporting person in accordance with the terms of Albemarle’s 2023 Directors Plan, providing equity-based director compensation.

Do Mark Widmar’s Albemarle (ALB) Phantom Stock units have an expiration date?

The reported Phantom Stock units have no expiration date. According to the disclosure, these derivative units remain outstanding without a stated end date and are ultimately settled in Albemarle common stock under conditions set out in the 2023 Directors Plan.

What plan governs Mark Widmar’s Albemarle (ALB) Phantom Stock grant?

The grant is governed by Albemarle’s 2023 Directors Plan. Specifically, it arises under the Albemarle Corporation 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan for Non‑Employee Directors, which outlines the terms for equity-based director compensation and deferral elections.