Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) SVP exercises 9,793 SARs, gains 1,267 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ashland Inc. SVP and CTO Osama M. Musa exercised 9,793 Stock Appreciation Rights at an exercise price of $57.96 per share, eliminating this SAR position. The exercise was settled on a net-share basis, resulting in the acquisition of 1,267 common shares and increasing his direct holdings to 30,806 shares. The SARs were granted under the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan and the transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Buyer: 1,267 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
MUSA OSAMA M
Role
SVP and CTO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Rights F1 | 9,793 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,267 | $57.96 | $73K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Appreciation Rights — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 30,806 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) were exercised pursuant to the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan and were settled on a net-share basis. The transaction was effected pursant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 26, 2026.
Key Figures
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercised: 9,793 rights
Exercise Price: $57.96 per share
Common Shares Acquired: 1,267 shares
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Stock Appreciation Rights Exercised
9,793 rights
Stock Appreciation Rights exercised on 2026-07-29
Exercise Price
$57.96 per share
Exercise price for 9,793 Stock Appreciation Rights
Common Shares Acquired
1,267 shares
Common stock received from SAR exercise on 2026-07-29
Post-transaction Holdings
30,806 shares
Direct Ashland common stock held after the transaction
SAR Expiration Date
2026-12-16
Original expiration date of exercised Stock Appreciation Rights
SAR Position Remaining
0 rights
Total Stock Appreciation Rights following the exercise
Key Terms
Stock Appreciation Rights, net-share basis, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
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Stock Appreciation Rights financial
"The Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) were exercised pursuant to the Ashland Inc."
Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a form of employee compensation that give the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's stock price over a set baseline, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy the stock. For investors, SARs matter because they can create future cash outflows or share dilution and signal how a company rewards and motivates executives — similar to giving a bonus tied directly to how well the company’s stock performs.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The transaction was effected pursant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"exercised pursuant to the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan"
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FAQ
What insider transaction did ASH reporting person Osama M. Musa report?
Osama M. Musa exercised 9,793 Stock Appreciation Rights and received 1,267 shares of Ashland common stock. The transaction eliminated this SAR position and increased his direct holdings to 30,806 shares of common stock.
At what price were the Ashland (ASH) Stock Appreciation Rights exercised?
The Stock Appreciation Rights were exercised at an exercise price of $57.96 per share. This price applied to 9,793 SARs, which converted into common stock and were settled on a net-share basis under the company’s incentive plan.
Were the Ashland (ASH) insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the Stock Appreciation Rights were exercised under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Osama M. Musa on February 26, 2026, indicating the trades were made pursuant to a pre-arranged plan.
What compensation plan governed the Stock Appreciation Rights for Ashland (ASH)?
The Stock Appreciation Rights were granted and exercised under the Ashland Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The rights converted into common stock and were settled on a net-share basis as described in the Form 4 footnote.