[Form 4] Builders FirstSource, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Paul S. Levy, a director of Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), reported an insider acquisition on 09/01/2025. The Form 4 shows he received 576 shares of BLDR common stock at a reported price of $138.68 per share as payment in lieu of cash for director services under the company’s 2014 Incentive Plan and Amended and Restated Director Compensation Policy. After this award, Mr. Levy beneficially owned 1,675,712 shares on a direct basis. The filing was signed by a power of attorney on 09/03/2025.
- Director increased equity ownership: Received 576 shares, bringing direct beneficial ownership to 1,675,712 shares.
- Shares issued as compensation: Acquisition was made in lieu of cash under the 2014 Incentive Plan, aligning director pay with shareholder interests.
- None.
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TL;DR: Director Paul S. Levy increased direct holdings by 576 shares via director compensation, now holding 1,675,712 shares.
The Form 4 documents a routine, non-market acquisition: 576 shares issued in lieu of cash compensation under the issuer’s director compensation plan at a reported per-share value of $138.68. This is a compensatory issuance rather than an open-market purchase, so it signals alignment with management through equity pay but does not reflect personal capital deployment. The reported beneficial ownership amount provides context on the director’s stake size but the filing contains no additional material events, option exercises, or dispositions.
TL;DR: Transaction is a standard director compensation issuance, consistent with common governance practices.
The explanation confirms the shares were issued under the company’s 2014 Incentive Plan and amended director compensation policy as compensation for board service. Such in-kind equity compensation is a typical governance mechanism to align directors with shareholder interests. The Form 4 shows direct beneficial ownership after the grant and is signed via power of attorney, which is an acceptable administrative practice. No governance concerns or unusual terms are disclosed in this filing.