Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) VP LaBauve reports stock awards and tax withholdings

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Albemarle Corporation executive Donald J. LaBauve Jr., VP, Corporate Controller & CAO, reported stock-based compensation activity in common stock. He received grants or vesting-related acquisitions of 1,266 shares on February 27, 2026 and 219 shares on February 26, 2026.

The filing also shows 361 shares and 67 shares were disposed of on those dates solely to cover tax liabilities tied to restricted stock unit vesting. In addition, 12,755 shares are held indirectly in the Albemarle Savings Plan as of the Form 4 date.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider LaBauve Donald J. Jr.

Role VP, Corporate Controller & CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,266	$178.67	$226K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	361	$178.67	$64K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	219	$184.93	$40K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	67	$184.93	$12K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,132 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 12,755 shares (Indirect, Albemarle Savings Plan)

Footnotes (1)

Restricted Stock Units granted 02/24/2023. 50% granted as ROIC Performance Stock Units and 50% granted as rTSR Performance Stock Units. Based on the performance multiplier, no shares were earned for the ROIC Performance Stock Units. For the rTSR Performance Stock Units, all shares earned vested on 2/26/2026. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on 2/27/2025. 50% vested on 02/27/2026 and the remaining 50% vested on 02/27/2027. Shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with vesting of Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/24/2023. Shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with vesting of Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/27/2025. Total number of shares of Common Stock held in the name of the Reporting Person under the Albemarle Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (the "Albemarle Savings Plan") as of the date of this Form 4.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/02/2026 - 05:23 PM

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LaBauve Donald J. Jr.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

4250 CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 900

(Street)

CHARLOTTE

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	VP, Corporate Controller & CAO

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/26/2026		A		219⁽¹⁾	A	$184.93	8,866	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		1,266⁽²⁾	A	$178.67	10,132	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		67⁽³⁾	D	$184.93	10,065	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		361⁽⁴⁾	D	$178.67	9,704	D
Common Stock								12,755	I	Albemarle Savings Plan⁽⁵⁾

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units granted 02/24/2023. 50% granted as ROIC Performance Stock Units and 50% granted as rTSR Performance Stock Units. Based on the performance multiplier, no shares were earned for the ROIC Performance Stock Units. For the rTSR Performance Stock Units, all shares earned vested on 2/26/2026.

2. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on 2/27/2025. 50% vested on 02/27/2026 and the remaining 50% vested on 02/27/2027.

3. Shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with vesting of Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/24/2023.

4. Shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with vesting of Restricted Stock Units granted on 02/27/2025.

5. Total number of shares of Common Stock held in the name of the Reporting Person under the Albemarle Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (the "Albemarle Savings Plan") as of the date of this Form 4.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ander C. Krupa, Attorney-in-Fact	03/02/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Albemarle (ALB) report for Donald J. LaBauve Jr.?

Albemarle reported that Donald J. LaBauve Jr. received stock-based awards and related vesting in common stock, plus share withholdings for taxes. Activity occurred on February 26 and 27, 2026, and involved both acquisitions and tax-withholding dispositions of Albemarle common shares.

How many Albemarle (ALB) shares did Donald J. LaBauve Jr. acquire in the latest Form 4?

He acquired 1,266 shares on February 27, 2026, and 219 shares on February 26, 2026, as grants or vesting-related awards. These transactions were coded as “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition in Albemarle common stock under the company’s equity compensation programs.

Were any Albemarle (ALB) shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows share dispositions coded “F,” meaning shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock unit vesting. These are tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and are tied directly to earlier equity awards rather than discretionary selling activity.

What do the footnotes reveal about Albemarle (ALB) restricted stock units in this filing?

Footnotes explain that some shares relate to restricted stock units granted in 2023 and 2025, including performance-based awards. They note that no shares were earned for certain ROIC units, while all earned rTSR units vested on February 26, 2026, triggering related tax-withholding share dispositions.

How many Albemarle (ALB) shares does Donald J. LaBauve Jr. hold in the Albemarle Savings Plan?

The filing states that 12,755 shares of Albemarle common stock are held in the Albemarle Corporation Retirement Savings Plan. These are reported as indirectly owned, in the name of the reporting person within the plan, as of the date of the Form 4 filing.

What is Donald J. LaBauve Jr.’s role at Albemarle (ALB) mentioned in the Form 4?

Donald J. LaBauve Jr. is identified as a company officer, serving as Vice President, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer. His role explains why his equity awards and related tax-withholding transactions in Albemarle common stock must be reported under Section 16 insider reporting rules.