[Form 4] BWX Technologies, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Insider Form 4 summary for BWXT
Director Leland D. Melvin (reported as "Melvin Leland D") reported a transaction dated 09/05/2025 reflecting the acquisition of 12.51 dividend equivalent rights (DERs) tied to four restricted stock unit (RSU) grants. Each DER and each RSU represent a contingent right to one share of BWXT common stock and, per Mr. Melvin's deferral election, the DERs will be delivered proportionately with the underlying RSUs. After this reported transaction the filing shows 192.97 shares beneficially owned in direct form. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/08/2025.
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TL;DR: Director received 12.51 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred RSUs, modestly increasing direct beneficial ownership to 192.97 shares.
The filing documents a nondiscretionary accrual of 12.51 DERs associated with four RSU awards for Leland D. Melvin. These DERs are contingent rights to common shares and will be delivered in proportion to the related RSUs under a previously elected deferral arrangement. The transaction is recorded as an acquisition on 09/05/2025 and the amount held directly after the transaction is 192.97 shares. This is a routine disclosure of compensation-related equity accrual rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
TL;DR: Routine insider reporting of deferred equity; no governance red flags or leadership changes disclosed.
The Form 4 indicates standard reporting practice for a director deferring RSU receipt and receiving associated dividend equivalent rights. The explanatory note clarifies the DERs correspond one-for-one with RSUs and will be delivered proportionally. Signature by an attorney-in-fact is noted, dated 09/08/2025. The disclosure is procedural and informative for shareholder transparency but does not reflect a change in director status or compensation policy within this filing.