Ducommun (NYSE: DCO) VP Rajiv Tata exercises options and gets stock awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ducommun Inc. executive Rajiv A. Tata reported mixed equity compensation activity, primarily involving stock option exercises, stock awards, and related tax withholding. On March 4, 2026, he acquired 7,622 common shares upon settlement of performance stock units and a further 1,489 shares as compensation, while 4,097 shares were withheld to cover taxes.
On March 5, 2026, he exercised several stock options into common stock, including blocks of 5,840, 2,500, and 1,833 shares granted under Ducommun’s Stock Incentive Plan. That same day, shares totaling 615, 3,958, 1,680, and 1,186 were disposed of solely to satisfy tax and exercise-price obligations, rather than open-market selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
10,173 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
Tata Rajiv A.
Role
V.P., G.C. & Corp. Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Option - Right to Purchase | 5,840 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Option - Right to Purchase | 2,500 | $139.45 | $349K |
| Exercise | Option - Right to Purchase | 1,833 | $139.45 | $256K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 615 | $130.19 | $80K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,840 | $42.25 | $247K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,958 | $139.45 | $552K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,500 | $40.44 | $101K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,680 | $139.45 | $234K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,833 | $32.90 | $60K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,186 | $139.45 | $165K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 7,622 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,097 | $139.45 | $571K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,489 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Option - Right to Purchase — 35,664 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 33,782 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Acquired upon the settlement of performance stock units granted on May 8, 2023 under the Ducommun Incorporated Stock Incentive Plan as a result of the satisfaction of performance metrics underlying the award. Granted as compensation for services. The total number of securities listed includes 72 shares of common stock acquired on July 31, 2025 and 52 shares of common stock acquired on January 30, 2026, both through the Ducommun Incorporated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Represents a reduction in shares to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Issuer with respect to the settlement, on March 4, 2026, of 7,622 performance stock units as described in footnote (1) above. Represents a reduction in shares to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Issuer with respect to the settlement, on March 5, 2026, of 1,143 restricted stock units. This option represents the right to purchase commun stock under Ducommun Incorporated's Stock Incentive Plan, which is a Rule 16b-3 plan. This option vested in one-third increments on each of June 17, 2020, 2021 and 2022. This option represents the right to purchase common stock under Ducommun Incorporated's Stock Incentive Plan, which is a Rule 16b-3 plan. This option vested in one-third increments on each of October 10, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Ducommun (DCO) executive Rajiv A. Tata report?
Rajiv A. Tata reported option exercises, stock awards, and tax-related share withholdings. He received common shares from performance stock units and compensation grants, exercised several stock option blocks, and had multiple share reductions strictly to cover exercise costs and tax obligations.
Were any of Rajiv A. Tata’s Ducommun (DCO) Form 4 transactions open-market sales?
No open-market sales are indicated. Dispositions coded “F” represent shares withheld to pay exercise prices or satisfy tax liabilities. The filing describes these as reductions in shares for issuer tax withholding, not discretionary selling into the market.
What stock option activity did Rajiv A. Tata report for Ducommun (DCO) on March 5, 2026?
On March 5, 2026, he exercised options for blocks of 5,840, 2,500, and 1,833 shares of common stock. The options were granted under Ducommun’s Stock Incentive Plan and had vesting schedules that completed in prior years, enabling these exercises.
What do the Form 4 footnotes reveal about Rajiv A. Tata’s Ducommun (DCO) awards?
Footnotes note that performance stock units granted May 8, 2023 settled after meeting performance metrics, that some shares were granted as compensation, and that options come from a Rule 16b-3 Stock Incentive Plan with vesting completed in earlier years.