Kirby (KEX) CEO exercises 29,451 options and sells shares
Kirby Corp (KEX) CEO and director exercised employee stock options and sold the resulting shares.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kirby Corp (KEX) CEO and director exercised employee stock options and sold the resulting shares. On 11/21/2025, the insider exercised 29,451 employee stock options with an exercise price of $73.93 per share, receiving the same number of Kirby common shares. The same day, 29,451 common shares were sold in an open market transaction at a weighted average price of $107.41 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $106.87 to $108.12 per share. After these transactions, the insider directly beneficially owned 79,709 Kirby common shares, and the reported option grant was fully exercised, leaving 0 derivative securities from that grant.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) | 29,451 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | 29,451 | $73.93 | $2.18M |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | 29,451 | $107.41 | $3.16M |
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The reported price is the weighted average sales price. The sales were at prices ranging from $106.87 to $108.12 per share. The reporting person will provide, upon request by the commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Kirby Corp (KEX) report on this Form 4?
The CEO and director reported exercising 29,451 employee stock options at $73.93 per share and selling 29,451 common shares on 11/21/2025.
What happened to the employee stock options reported for Kirby Corp (KEX)?
The insider exercised 29,451 employee stock options with a $73.93 exercise price that were originally exercisable from 02/01/2022 and expiring on 02/01/2026, leaving 0 options remaining from that grant.
What is the role of the reporting person at Kirby Corp (KEX)?
The reporting person is both a director and an officer, serving as CEO of Kirby Corp.
Is the Kirby Corp (KEX) insider transaction part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The form includes a check box for indicating transactions under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, but the excerpt does not show that this box was marked.
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