Ashland insider Lampkin files Form 4 for RSU vesting and tax withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported that senior vice president, general counsel and secretary Robin E. Lampkin filed a Form 4 for equity transactions on 11/17/2025. The filing shows the exercise of 239 Restricted Stock Units into common stock at a reference price of $49.6 per share and the withholding of 72 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting.
After these transactions, Lampkin directly owned 5,023 shares of Ashland common stock and indirectly held 854 shares through a 401(k) plan. The RSUs were granted under Ashland’s shareholder‑approved incentive plan and are noted as exempt under Rule 16b‑3, with each RSU representing one share of common stock upon vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 239 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 239 | $49.60 | $12K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 72 | $49.60 | $4K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Payment of a tax liability by withholding securities incident to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units acquired pursuant to Ashland's incentive plan as approved by the shareholders and exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Total inlcudes dividends accrued in reporting person's 401(k) savings plan. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one (1) share of Ashland Common Stock upon vesting. Grant of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to Ashland's incentive plan as approved by the shareholders and exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. The shares in this grant vest in three equal installments beginning one year from the date of grant, provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous employment with the issuer.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ashland (ASH) report for November 17, 2025?
The filing reports that Robin E. Lampkin, an officer of Ashland, exercised 239 Restricted Stock Units into common stock on 11/17/2025 and had shares withheld to cover taxes.
What was the price associated with the Ashland (ASH) RSU transaction on November 17, 2025?
The common stock transactions related to the RSU vesting in the filing are shown at a price of $49.6 per share.
How were taxes handled on the Ashland (ASH) RSU vesting for Robin E. Lampkin?
The filing explains that 72 shares of common stock were disposed of through withholding to pay a tax liability arising from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.
What does each Ashland (ASH) Restricted Stock Unit represent in this Form 4?
Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one share of Ashland common stock upon vesting, under the company’s shareholder‑approved incentive plan.
Who is the reporting person in this Ashland (ASH) Form 4 and what is their role?
The reporting person is Robin E. Lampkin, who serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashland Inc.