Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) EVP logs share award and tax-withholding move
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. EVP, Capital Projects Richard Gerspacher reported routine equity compensation activity involving common shares. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 23,746 common shares at $0.00 per share, reflecting a grant or award tied to performance share units granted on February 9, 2023, for which the board determined the performance criteria were met on February 9, 2026. On February 12, 2026, 11,742 shares were disposed of at $4.54 per share in a tax-withholding transaction to cover obligations associated with this award, rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Gerspacher directly holds 149,866 common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
GERSPACHER RICHARD
Role
EVP, Capital Projects
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 11,742 | $4.54 | $53K |
| Grant/Award | Common Shares | 23,746 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 149,866 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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FAQ
What insider transactions did LAC executive Richard Gerspacher report on this Form 4?
Richard Gerspacher reported a grant of 23,746 Lithium Americas common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 11,742 shares. Both transactions are non-derivative and tied to equity compensation, rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
Was the Lithium Americas (LAC) Form 4 transaction an insider sale in the open market?
No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition of 11,742 shares at $4.54 per share. This transaction covers tax liabilities on vested equity and is not an open-market sale driven by discretionary trading decisions.
Are any derivative securities involved in this Lithium Americas (LAC) Form 4 filing?
No derivative transactions are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists only non-derivative common share transactions related to a performance share unit award and associated tax-withholding, with no remaining derivative positions shown in the derivative summary.