Hess Midstream (HESM) CEO settles phantom shares and nets Class A stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hess Midstream LP Chief Executive Officer Jonathan C. Stein reported a routine equity compensation event involving 2025 phantom shares. On March 8, 2026, he exercised 2,066 2025 phantom shares, which settled into 2,066 Class A shares at a conversion price of $0.00 per share under the 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan.
To cover required tax obligations at settlement, 1,048 Class A shares were withheld at $38.92 per share, leaving him with 60,963 Class A shares held directly after these transactions. Following the exercise, he also holds 4,133 2025 phantom shares, which the filing states will vest ratably on March 8, 2027 and March 8, 2028 and have no expiration date.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,066 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Stein Jonathan C.
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | 2025 Phantom Shares | 2,066 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Shares | 2,066 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Shares | 1,048 | $38.92 | $41K |
Holdings After Transaction:
2025 Phantom Shares — 4,133 shares (Direct);
Class A Shares — 62,011 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Class A shares acquired upon settlement of phantom shares granted under Hess Midstream's 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan. Shares withheld to cover required tax obligations upon settlement of phantom shares. The remaining 2025 phantom shares vest ratably on March 8, 2027 and March 8, 2028 and have no expiration date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Hess Midstream (HESM) CEO Jonathan C. Stein report?
Jonathan C. Stein reported settlement of equity awards, not an open-market trade. He exercised 2,066 2025 phantom shares into 2,066 Class A shares and had 1,048 Class A shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with that settlement, leaving 60,963 Class A shares directly held.
Is the Hess Midstream (HESM) CEO’s Form 4 a buy or a routine equity vesting event?
This Form 4 reflects routine equity compensation activity, not an open-market purchase or sale. It shows a derivative exercise of 2,066 2025 phantom shares into Class A shares and 1,048 shares withheld for taxes, typical of long-term incentive plan settlements.