[Form 4] MURPHY USA INC. Insider Trading Activity
West Malynda K, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), reported transactions dated 08/12/2025 on a Form 4. The filing discloses a net exercise-related transaction involving 4,100 shares, with shares withheld by the company to cover the exercise price and taxes using the $378.95 closing price on August 11, 2025. The filing also records dispositions of 2,241 and 1,859 shares at prices shown as $378.95 and $386.2217, respectively.
The report shows 117,388.642 shares beneficially owned following the transactions and 869.814 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan (including 14.88 shares acquired via that plan). The filer retains 8,000 stock options with a $76.15 exercise price, granted under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan; vesting schedule is noted in the filing.
- Retention of equity incentives: Reporting person continues to hold 8,000 stock options (exercise price $76.15) under the 2013 LTIP, indicating ongoing equity alignment.
- Clear disclosure of tax withholding: The filing states shares were withheld to cover exercise price and taxes using the $378.95 closing price.
- Disposition of shares: The filing records a sale of 1,859 shares at $386.2217 and a related disposition entry of 2,241 shares tied to the exercise/withholding.
- Reduction in direct share count: Beneficial ownership after reported transactions is shown as 117,388.642 shares (down from higher interim amounts listed in the filing).
Insights
TL;DR: Routine option exercise and modest share dispositions by the EVP; no obvious material change to ownership stake.
The Form 4 documents a net exercise of options and subsequent share withholding to satisfy exercise price and taxes, using the $378.95 closing price. The filing also records sales totaling 1,859 shares at $386.2217 and an additional disposition line of 2,241 shares associated with the exercise/withholding mechanics. After transactions the reporting person beneficially owns 117,388.642 shares and holds 8,000 options (exercise price $76.15) granted under the 2013 LTIP. This appears to be a compensation-related exercise and routine reporting of withholding and sale; the filing does not disclose any new grants beyond the described award mechanics.
TL;DR: Disclosure clarifies tax withholding and option vesting; transaction is administrative and consistent with equity compensation practices.
The report explicitly states the net exercise and that shares were withheld to cover taxes and the exercise price, citing the closing price used. It identifies the award as granted under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan and notes the remaining option position of 8,000 options with a $76.15 exercise price and a two-installment vesting schedule. The presence of indirect ownership through a 401(k) plan is documented. From a governance perspective, the filing records standard executive equity activity with clear explanations; no governance concerns are raised by the disclosed entries.