Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) CAO reports stock grants and tax withholdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. chief accounting officer Brian M. Chopin reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 9, 2026, he received a grant of 6,052 shares of common stock as an award, increasing his direct holdings.
On February 9 and 10, 2026, restricted stock units vested and converted into common stock, and the company withheld 2,299 and 158 shares of common stock at prices of $94.00 and $90.31 per share, respectively, to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly owned 24,342 shares of common stock and held several tranches of restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
421 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Chopin Brian M
Role
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 421 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 421 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 158 | $90.31 | $14K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,052 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,299 | $94.00 | $216K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 842 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 24,500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the issuance of (i) 2,436 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the reporting person on February 8, 2023, (ii) 1,652 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based RSUs granted to the reporting person on February 8, 2024, and (iii) 1,964 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based RSUs granted to the reporting person on February 10, 2025, each based on the issuer's performance during the performance period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This transaction is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) thereunder. Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes. Represents the vesting and settlement of time-based RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 8, 2024, the date of grant. The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 10, 2025, the date of grant The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 9, 2026, the date of grant
FAQ
What insider transactions did HCC executive Brian M. Chopin report?
Brian M. Chopin reported equity compensation transactions including stock awards, RSU vesting, and tax-share withholdings. He received 6,052 common shares as an award and had additional shares issued from vested RSUs, with some shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities.
How were restricted stock units treated in Brian M. Chopin’s HCC Form 4?
Restricted stock units vested and settled into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These included performance-based and time-based RSUs, with the filing noting vesting tied to prior grant dates and company performance over a specified performance period.
What do the M and F transaction codes mean in the HCC Form 4?
Code M reflects the exercise or conversion of derivative securities, here RSUs converting into common stock. Code F indicates dispositions of shares to pay the exercise price or tax liabilities, so these share transfers are for withholding rather than discretionary market sales.