Ecolab director granted 732 stock options
Vautrinot Suzanne M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vautrinot Suzanne M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ecolab Inc. director Suzanne M. Vautrinot received a grant of 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options to buy common stock at $247.70 per share. The options vest 25% at the end of each of the first three three-month periods after grant, with the remainder vesting earlier of the fourth three-month period’s end or the next annual meeting, and they fully vest upon a defined Change in Control. Following these transactions, she holds 11,651.22 common shares directly and 732 options.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 732 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Vautrinot Suzanne M
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Non-Employee Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non-Employee Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 732 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 11,651.22 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The option will become exercisable, on a cumulative basis, as to 25% of the option shares (excluding any fractional portion less than one share), on the last day of each of the first, second and third three-month periods following its date of grant and as to the remaining shares on the earlier of the last day of the fourth three-month period following its date of grant or the company's next annual meeting date; provided, however, that if a Change in Control of the Company (as that term is defined in the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan) will occur, then the option will become immediately exercisable in full. The date listed in the Date Exercisable column represents the first vesting date.
Key Figures
Director option grant: 732 options
Option exercise price: $247.70/share
Underlying common shares: 732 shares
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6 metrics
Director option grant
732 options
Non-Employee Director Stock Option grant
Option exercise price
$247.70/share
Strike price for director stock options
Underlying common shares
732 shares
Common stock underlying the options
Option expiration date
May 15, 2036
Expiration of director stock options
First vesting date
August 15, 2026
First exercisability date for 25% of options
Common shares held
11,651.22 shares
Direct Ecolab common stock holdings after transaction
Key Terms
Non-Employee Director Stock Option, Change in Control, Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan, vesting
4 terms
Non-Employee Director Stock Option financial
"She was granted 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options to buy common stock"
Change in Control financial
"if a Change in Control of the Company will occur, then the option will become immediately exercisable"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"as that term is defined in the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan"
vesting financial
"The option will become exercisable, on a cumulative basis, as to 25% of the option shares"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Ecolab (ECL) report for Suzanne M. Vautrinot?
Ecolab reported that director Suzanne M. Vautrinot received a grant of 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options. These options give her the right to buy Ecolab common stock at a fixed exercise price under the company’s director compensation plan.
How many Ecolab options were granted to director Suzanne M. Vautrinot and at what price?
She was granted 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options with an exercise price of $247.70 per share. This price is the cost she must pay per share if she chooses to exercise the options and acquire Ecolab common stock.
What is the vesting schedule of Suzanne M. Vautrinot’s Ecolab director stock options?
The options vest 25% at the end of each of the first three three-month periods after the grant date. The remaining shares vest on the earlier of the end of the fourth three-month period or the company’s next annual meeting date, subject to plan terms.
When do Suzanne M. Vautrinot’s Ecolab stock options become exercisable and when do they expire?
The first portion becomes exercisable on August 15, 2026, which is the first vesting date. All the options expire on May 15, 2036, meaning they must be exercised before that expiration date to acquire shares.
What happens to Suzanne M. Vautrinot’s Ecolab options if there is a Change in Control?
If a Change in Control, as defined in the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan, occurs, the option becomes immediately exercisable in full. This accelerates vesting regardless of the regular vesting schedule.
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