Ecolab director awarded 732 stock options
Ecolab Inc. director Judson Althoff reported a routine equity compensation grant.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ecolab Inc. director Judson Althoff reported a routine equity compensation grant. He received 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options for Common Stock at an exercise price of $247.70 per share, expiring on May 15, 2036, with quarterly vesting. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,139.93 shares of Ecolab common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 732 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Althoff Judson
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 — 1,139.93 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
Exercise price: $247.70 per share
Option expiration: May 15, 2036
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Director option grant
732 options
Non-Employee Director Stock Option awarded on May 15, 2026
Exercise price
$247.70 per share
Strike price for the 732 director stock options
Option expiration
May 15, 2036
Expiration date of the director stock option grant
Underlying shares
732 shares
Common Stock underlying the Non-Employee Director Stock Option
Common stock held
1,139.93 shares
Direct Ecolab common stock holdings after reported transactions
Key Terms
Non-Employee Director Stock Option, Change in Control, Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan
3 terms
Non-Employee Director Stock Option financial
"Non-Employee Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
Change in Control financial
"if a Change in Control of the Company will occur, then the option"
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"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Ecolab (ECL) director Judson Althoff report?
Judson Althoff reported receiving a grant of 732 Non-Employee Director Stock Options for Ecolab common stock. This is a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, and it was reported on a Form 4 insider filing.
What is the exercise price of Judson Althoff’s new Ecolab (ECL) stock options?
The granted options have an exercise price of $247.70 per share. This means Althoff can buy Ecolab common stock at $247.70 per share once the options vest, regardless of the market price at that time.
When do Judson Althoff’s Ecolab (ECL) director stock options vest?
The options vest 25% at the end of each of the first three three-month periods after grant, with the remaining shares vesting on the earlier of the end of the fourth three-month period or the company’s next annual meeting date, according to the footnote description.
When do Judson Althoff’s Ecolab (ECL) stock options expire?
The Non-Employee Director Stock Options granted to Judson Althoff expire on May 15, 2036. After that expiration date, any unexercised options become worthless and can no longer be used to acquire Ecolab common shares.
What happens to Judson Althoff’s Ecolab (ECL) options if there is a Change in Control?
The footnote states that upon a Change in Control of the Company, as defined in the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan, Althoff’s option will become immediately exercisable in full instead of following the normal vesting schedule.
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