Was the KRO CEO’s recent share grant an open-market purchase?

No, the CEO’s 5,550-share transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The shares were issued for no cash consideration under Kronos Worldwide’s 2012 Director Stock Plan for directors.

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) CEO receives 5,550-share stock grant as director compensation

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHRISTIAN BRIAN W. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kronos Worldwide President and CEO Brian W. Christian received a grant of 5,550 shares of common stock at $7.22 per share. The shares were issued for no cash consideration under the 2012 Director Stock Plan and bring his directly held position to 5,550 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider CHRISTIAN BRIAN W.

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	5,550	$7.22	$40K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share — 5,550 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 5,550 shares Grant price: $7.22 per share Shares held after: 5,550 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 5,550 shares Common stock grant to President and CEO on 2026-05-13

Grant price $7.22 per share Reference price for 5,550-share award

Shares held after 5,550 shares Direct holdings following the reported grant

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, 2012 Director Stock Plan, Form 4, Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

2012 Director Stock Plan financial

"Shares issued for no cash consideration to directors under the Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 2012 Director Stock Plan"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/14/2026 - 01:56 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHRISTIAN BRIAN W.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

5430 LBJ FREEWAY

SUITE 1700

(Street)

DALLAS

TEXAS

75240-2620

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC [ KRO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	05/13/2026		A⁽¹⁾		5,550	A	$7.22⁽¹⁾	5,550	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares issued for no cash consideration to directors under the Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 2012 Director Stock Plan.

	Jane R. Grimm, Attorney-in-fact, for Brian W. Christian, Director, President and CEO	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did KRO report for Brian W. Christian?

Kronos Worldwide reported that President and CEO Brian W. Christian received a grant of 5,550 common shares. The award was made at a reference price of $7.22 per share as part of his director compensation.

How many Kronos Worldwide shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, President and CEO Brian W. Christian directly holds 5,550 shares of Kronos Worldwide common stock. This total equals the number of shares awarded in the latest transaction disclosed.

What is the price associated with the KRO CEO’s stock grant?

The grant to the Kronos Worldwide CEO references a price of $7.22 per share for 5,550 common shares. This figure reflects the value used for the award, not cash paid, as the shares were issued without cash consideration.

Under which plan was the Kronos Worldwide CEO stock grant issued?

The 5,550-share grant to the Kronos Worldwide CEO was issued under the Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 2012 Director Stock Plan. The footnote states the shares were given to directors for no cash consideration as part of that plan.