Murphy USA SVP exercises options, sells 158 shares
Murphy USA Inc. senior vice president Scott G. Woodward reported several equity transactions involving company common stock.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Murphy USA Inc. senior vice president Scott G. Woodward reported several equity transactions involving company common stock. On May 5, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 600 shares of common stock, then used 442 shares to cover the option exercise price and applicable taxes through share withholding, based on a $592.81 closing price noted in a footnote.
He also completed an open-market sale of 158 shares at $600.50 per share. After these transactions, the filing shows 476 common shares held directly and 3,829.509 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, including 8.966 shares acquired via that plan as of a May 5, 2026 statement.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
8 txns
Insider
Woodward Scott G.
Role
SVP, Chief Merchandising Off.
Sold
158 shs ($95K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$95K
Approx. exercise cost
$190K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 350 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Option | 250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 350 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 240 | $592.81 | $142K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 202 | $592.81 | $120K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 158 | $600.50 | $95K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 250 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 476 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,829.509 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Represents a net exercise of outstanding stock options. These shares were withheld by the Company for payment of the exercise price and applicable taxes, using the closing price on May 4, 2026, of $592.81.
- F2. Includes 8.966 shares acquired through the reporting person's 401(k) Plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated May 5, 2026.
- F3. Award granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan.
- F4. The option vests in two equal installments, the first half two years after the grant date and the final half three years after the grant date.
- F5. Granted under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
Open-market sale: 158 shares at $600.50
Options exercised: 600 shares
Tax and exercise withholding: 442 shares at $592.81
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7 metrics
Open-market sale
158 shares at $600.50
Common stock sale on May 5, 2026
Options exercised
600 shares
Derivative exercises converting into common stock
Tax and exercise withholding
442 shares at $592.81
Shares withheld to pay exercise price and taxes
Option strike prices
$391.54 and $263.48
Exercise prices for 250 and 350 stock options
Direct holdings after
476 shares
Common stock held directly post-transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings
3,829.509 shares
Common stock in 401(k) Plan as of May 5, 2026
401(k) recent acquisition
8.966 shares
Shares acquired through 401(k) Plan per statement
Key Terms
net exercise, 401(k) Plan, Long-term Incentive Plan, Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
net exercise financial
"Represents a net exercise of outstanding stock options."
A net exercise is a way to convert stock options into shares without paying cash up front: instead of handing over money to buy the optioned shares, the holder receives only the number of shares equal to the option’s value after the company withholds a portion of shares to cover the exercise price and taxes. It matters to investors because it changes how many new shares are issued, affects dilution of existing shareholders, and alters company cash flow compared with a cash exercise.
401(k) Plan financial
"Includes 8.966 shares acquired through the reporting person's 401(k) Plan."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Long-term Incentive Plan financial
"Award granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan."
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Granted under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
stock options financial
"Represents a net exercise of outstanding stock options."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Murphy USA (MUSA) report for Scott G. Woodward?
Murphy USA reported that SVP Scott G. Woodward exercised stock options for 600 common shares, had 442 shares withheld to cover exercise price and taxes, and sold 158 shares in an open-market transaction, all dated May 5, 2026.
What stock options did Scott G. Woodward exercise in Murphy USA (MUSA)?
Scott G. Woodward exercised stock options covering 600 shares of Murphy USA common stock. These consisted of 250 options with a $391.54 exercise price and 350 options with a $263.48 exercise price, both reported as derivative exercises converting into common stock.
How were taxes and exercise costs paid for Scott G. Woodward’s Murphy USA (MUSA) option exercise?
The filing states the net option exercise used 442 shares withheld by the company to pay the exercise price and applicable taxes. The withholding used Murphy USA’s $592.81 closing stock price on May 4, 2026, according to the footnote.
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