Crown Holdings EVP covers taxes with 785 CCK shares
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. executive John M. Rost reported a routine tax-related share disposition.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. executive John M. Rost reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 15, 2026, 785 shares of common stock were transferred back to the company at $96.08 per share to cover tax withholding tied to vesting of restricted stock, rather than an open-market sale. After this transaction, he directly holds 18,897 common shares and indirectly holds 298 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 785 shares
Exercise Price or Tax Liability
2 txns
Insider
Rost John M
Role
EVP & COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common | 785 | $96.08 | $75K |
| holding | Common | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 18,897 shares (Direct);
Common — 298 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents shares transferred to the Company for tax withholding in connection with vesting of restricted stock.
Key Figures
Shares used for tax withholding: 785 shares
Tax withholding share value: $96.08 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 18,897 shares
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Shares used for tax withholding
785 shares
Transferred to company to cover tax on restricted stock vesting
Tax withholding share value
$96.08 per share
Value applied to 785 shares on May 15, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
18,897 shares
Common stock directly owned by John M. Rost after tax withholding
Indirect 401(k) holdings
298 shares
Common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding, 401(k) Plan, tax-withholding disposition
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"in connection with vesting of restricted stock"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax withholding financial
"shares transferred to the Company for tax withholding in connection"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: By 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) report for John M. Rost?
John M. Rost transferred 785 CROWN HOLDINGS shares back to the company to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted stock. This is a non-market, tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale of shares.
Was the CCK insider transaction an open-market sale by John M. Rost?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 785 shares were transferred to the company to cover tax withholding associated with vesting restricted stock, a common administrative mechanism rather than a discretionary sale.
How are John M. Rost’s indirect CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) holdings structured?
John M. Rost’s indirect holdings consist of 298 CROWN HOLDINGS common shares held through a 401(k) plan. These shares are reported as indirect ownership because they are maintained within the retirement plan structure.
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