Lockheed Martin (LMT) VP logs stock unit vesting, new shares and tax share return
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lockheed Martin Vice President & Controller Paul Harry Edward III reported equity award activity and related tax withholding. He exercised 886 restricted stock units into 886 shares of common stock and received a separate grant of 209 common shares, both at no cash cost. To cover taxes on these vesting events, 495 shares of common stock were transferred back to Lockheed Martin at a price of $658.26 per share. After these transactions, he directly held 2,878.276 common shares, and indirectly held 140.9818 shares through the Lockheed Martin Salaried Savings (401(k)) Plan, which also reflects dividend reinvestment and plan acquisitions.
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Insider Trade Summary
886 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Paul Harry Edward III
Role
Vice President & Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 886 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 886 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 209 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 495 | $658.26 | $326K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,164.276 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 140.982 shares (Indirect, Lockheed Martin Salaried Savings Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Shares acquired upon settlement of performance stock units granted on February 22, 2023, following the end of a three-year performance period 2023-2025 (Performance Cycle). The amount earned during the Performance Cycle is based on the satisfaction of performance against three separate financial metrics. Disposition to the Issuer of shares to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of stock units which is exempt under Rule 16b-3. Holdings as of reportable transaction date include additional acquisitions and dividend reinvestment under the company's 401(k) plan. On February 22, 2023, the reporting person was granted 886 restricted stock units that vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did LMT executive Paul Harry Edward III report on this Form 4?
He reported vesting and settlement of stock units, receipt of new shares, and a tax-withholding share disposition. Specifically, 886 units converted to common stock, 209 common shares were granted, and 495 shares were returned to Lockheed Martin to satisfy tax obligations.
What does the tax-withholding transaction mean in the LMT Form 4?
The filing shows a disposition of 495 common shares at $658.26 per share to Lockheed Martin. This reflects shares withheld by the company to pay the reporting person’s tax liability upon vesting and settlement of stock units, a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Were the reported LMT transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions reflect equity award activity and tax withholding rather than open-market trades. Units converted into common stock, new shares were granted, and some shares were transferred back to Lockheed Martin solely to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting and settlement.