Colgate-Palmolive (CL) director Newman granted shares and options in annual equity awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO director Brian Newman reported routine equity awards. He received an annual director stock grant of 2,075 shares of common stock, bringing his direct holdings to 7,621 shares. These shares were granted under the company’s incentive compensation plan.
Newman was also granted stock options for 2,424 shares at an exercise price of $86.7400 per share, expiring on May 11, 2034. The options become exercisable in equal annual installments over three years starting on the first anniversary of the May 11, 2026 grant date. In addition, 36 shares are held indirectly through a family trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Newman Brian
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 2,424 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,075 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 2,424 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 7,621 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 36 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Annual director stock grant under the issuer's incentive compensation plan. Annual director stock option grant under the issuer's incentive compensation plan. Option becomes exercisable in equal annual installments over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the May 11, 2026 grant date.
Key Figures
Common stock grant: 2,075 shares
Stock options granted: 2,424 options
Option exercise price: $86.7400 per share
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6 metrics
Common stock grant
2,075 shares
Annual director stock grant on May 11, 2026
Stock options granted
2,424 options
Director stock option grant on May 11, 2026
Option exercise price
$86.7400 per share
Stock option (right to buy) grant
Option expiration date
May 11, 2034
Expiration of director stock options
Direct shares after grant
7,621 shares
Total common stock directly held after transactions
Indirect shares via family trust
36 shares
Common stock held indirectly by family trust
Key Terms
Annual director stock grant, stock option, incentive compensation plan, Family Trust
4 terms
Annual director stock grant financial
"Annual director stock grant under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
stock option financial
"Annual director stock option grant under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
incentive compensation plan financial
"Annual director stock grant under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.
Family Trust financial
"36.0000 indirect shares reported as By Family Trust."
FAQ
What did Colgate-Palmolive (CL) director Brian Newman report in this Form 4?
Brian Newman reported receiving equity compensation awards, not open-market trades. He was granted 2,075 shares of common stock and stock options for 2,424 shares as part of Colgate-Palmolive’s incentive compensation plan, reflecting standard director compensation rather than buy or sell decisions.
What are the terms of Brian Newman’s new Colgate-Palmolive stock options?
Newman received options on 2,424 shares with an exercise price of $86.7400 per share. These stock options expire on May 11, 2034 and become exercisable in equal annual installments over three years, beginning on the first anniversary of the May 11, 2026 grant date.
Are Brian Newman’s Colgate-Palmolive Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
The reported transactions are equity grants, not open-market buys or sells. The Form 4 shows an annual director stock grant of 2,075 shares and an annual director stock option grant for 2,424 shares, both under Colgate-Palmolive’s incentive compensation plan as compensation rather than trading activity.
How do Brian Newman’s new equity awards at Colgate-Palmolive vest?
The stock options for 2,424 shares vest in equal annual installments over three years. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the May 11, 2026 grant date, meaning portions of the award become exercisable each year, aligning director compensation with longer-term service at Colgate-Palmolive.