Tax withholding changes Federal Signal (NYSE: FSS) COO share count
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Federal Signal Corp SVP & COO Mark Weber reported a tax-related share disposition. On May 4, 2026, 2,278 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $117.49 per share to satisfy tax liabilities, leaving him with 86,500 directly owned shares. The Form 4 classifies this as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
WEBER MARK
Role
SVP & COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,278 | $117.49 | $268K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 86,500 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,278 shares
Per-share value for withholding: $117.49 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 86,500 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
2,278 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on May 4, 2026
Per-share value for withholding
$117.49 per share
Valuation used in tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after transaction
86,500 shares
Directly owned Common Stock following Form 4 transaction
Tax-withholding share count
2,278 shares
Form 4 taxWithholdingShares in transaction summary
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4
3 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Federal Signal (FSS) report for Mark Weber?
Federal Signal reported that SVP & COO Mark Weber had 2,278 shares of Common Stock withheld to cover tax liabilities. The Form 4 classifies this as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and reflects administrative handling of equity compensation.
Was Mark Weber’s Federal Signal (FSS) transaction an open-market sale or a tax event?
The transaction was a tax event, not an open-market sale. The Form 4 uses code F and describes it as payment of a tax liability by delivering securities, meaning shares were withheld to satisfy taxes rather than sold through regular market trading.