FOSTER L B CO (FSTR) CFO logs PSU exercise and tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FOSTER L B CO EVP & CFO William M. Thalman reported equity award activity involving performance stock units and common shares. On February 11, 2026, 1,667 Performance Stock Units were exercised and converted into 1,667 shares of common stock, increasing his directly held common stock to 74,750 shares after related transactions.
As part of this event, 817 common shares were disposed of at $31.54 per share to cover tax withholding, characterized as a payment of tax liability by delivering securities rather than an open-market sale. The amended Form 4 corrects the previously reported number of shares withheld for taxes tied to 50% of a performance-based stock unit award originally granted on March 31, 2021 and earned on February 11, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,667 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
THALMAN WILLIAM M
Role
EVP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 1,667 | $31.54 | $53K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,667 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 817 | $31.54 | $26K |
| holding | Performance Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 75,567 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This amount represents 50 percent of the Performance-based stock unit award granted on 3/31/2021 and earned on 2/11/2026. Includes 18,519 Performance Restricted Stock Units earned under the 2023-2025 Long Term Incentive Plan granted on 2/14/2023; those 18,519 Performance Restricted Stock Units will settle at the end of the performance period on December 31, 2025, upon certification by the Compensation Committee. Includes 2,385 Performance Restricted Stock Units earned under the 2024-2026 Long Term Incentive Plan granted on 5/23/2024; those 2,385 Performance Restricted Stock Units will settle at the end of the performance period on December 31, 2026, upon certification by the Compensation Committee. This amended Form 4 was filed to correct the number of shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to 50 percent of the Performance-based stock unit award granted on 3/31/2021 and earned on 2/11/2026. Performance-based stock unit award of 3,333 shares was granted on 3/31/2021 and expires on 02/28/2026, 5 years after the grant date. Fifty percent of the award, or 1,666 shares, was earned on 4/05/2024. The remaining 50% of the award, or 1,667 shares, may be earned when the consecutive 30-day average closing stock price per share of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market is $30.00 per share or more and is generally subject to continued employment with the Company.
FAQ
What insider transactions did FSTR EVP & CFO William Thalman report on February 11, 2026?
William Thalman reported exercising 1,667 Performance Stock Units into 1,667 shares of FSTR common stock. In a related move, 817 common shares were withheld and disposed of at $31.54 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to the award.
What performance-based stock unit award underlies the 1,667 units exercised by FSTR’s CFO?
The 1,667 Performance Stock Units represent 50% of a 3,333-share performance-based stock unit award granted on March 31, 2021. Footnotes state this portion of the award was earned on February 11, 2026 based on the plan’s performance conditions.
Why was this Form 4/A for FSTR filed as an amendment?
The filing is an amended Form 4 to correct the previously reported number of shares withheld to pay taxes. The correction relates to shares withheld for tax on 50% of the performance-based stock unit award granted March 31, 2021 and earned February 11, 2026.
What additional performance restricted stock units are mentioned for FSTR’s CFO?
Footnotes note 18,519 Performance Restricted Stock Units from the 2023–2025 plan and 2,385 units from the 2024–2026 plan. These units are earned and will settle after their respective performance periods upon Compensation Committee certification at year-end 2025 and 2026.