Delta (NYSE: DAL) EVP Bellemare has shares withheld to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Delta Air Lines executive Alain Bellemare reported routine tax withholdings of restricted stock on Form 4. On January 30, 2026, Delta withheld 4,209, 5,540, and 3,227 shares of common stock at $65.89 per share to cover tax liabilities as several long-term incentive awards vested. These withholdings were approved by Delta’s Personnel & Compensation Committee and are described as exempt under Section 16(b) rules. Following the last transaction, Bellemare directly beneficially owned 82,755 Delta shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
BELLEMARE ALAIN
Role
EVP & Pres. - International
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,209 | $65.89 | $277K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 5,540 | $65.89 | $365K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,227 | $65.89 | $213K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 91,522 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on April 19, 2023 under Delta's 2023 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Personnel & Compensation Committee of Delta's Board of Directors (the "Committee") and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on February 7, 2024 under Delta's 2024 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on February 5, 2025 under Delta's 2025 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day.
FAQ
What does Alain Bellemare’s Form 4 filing for Delta (DAL) report?
The Form 4 reports that Alain Bellemare had Delta shares withheld to pay taxes on vesting restricted stock. Three separate tax-withholding transactions occurred on January 30, 2026, tied to Delta long-term incentive awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Were Alain Bellemare’s Delta (DAL) transactions open-market sales?
No, the transactions were share withholdings for tax liabilities on vesting restricted stock awards, not open-market sales. Delta’s compensation committee approved these withholdings, which are described as exempt from Section 16(b) under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e).
Why did Delta (DAL) use January 30, 2026 pricing for the tax withholdings?
Delta used its January 30, 2026 closing stock price because the restricted stock vesting date, February 1, 2026, fell on a Sunday. The company based tax-withholding share amounts on the immediately preceding business day’s closing price.
Which Delta (DAL) incentive awards are referenced in Alain Bellemare’s Form 4?
The filing references restricted stock awards granted on April 19, 2023, February 7, 2024, and February 5, 2025 under Delta’s 2023, 2024, and 2025 long-term incentive programs. Portions of these awards vested, triggering the tax-withholding share transactions.