Newmont (NYSE: NEM) exec sale as RSUs vest and taxes withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Newmont Corp MD, Americas David John Thornton reported two recent stock transactions. On May 1, 2026, he completed an open-market sale of 2,296 shares of Newmont common stock at $110.11 per share, leaving him with 23,163 shares held directly.
On April 30, 2026, 1,805 shares were withheld to cover taxes tied to the vesting of 4,101 stock-settled restricted stock units, a non-market, compensation-related event. The sale was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 1, 2025, indicating it was scheduled in advance.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,296 shares ($252,813)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Thornton David John
Role
MD, Americas
Sold
2,296 shs ($253K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, $1.60 par value | 2,296 | $110.11 | $253K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, $1.60 par value | 1,805 | $107.61 | $194K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, $1.60 par value — 23,163 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 4,101 stock-settled restricted stock units. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 1, 2025
Key Figures
Open-market shares sold: 2,296 shares
Sale price per share: $110.11 per share
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,805 shares
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5 metrics
Open-market shares sold
2,296 shares
Common stock sale on May 1, 2026
Sale price per share
$110.11 per share
Open-market sale of common stock
Shares withheld for taxes
1,805 shares
Tax withholding on April 30, 2026 RSU vest
RSUs vested
4,101 units
Stock-settled restricted stock units vesting
Shares held after transactions
23,163 shares
Direct ownership following May 1, 2026 sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, tax withholding obligation, open-market sale
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 1, 2025"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of 4,101 stock-settled restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligation financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Newmont (NEM) report for David John Thornton?
Newmont’s MD, Americas David John Thornton reported an open-market sale of 2,296 common shares at $110.11 and a separate 1,805-share tax withholding tied to RSU vesting, leaving him with 23,163 directly held shares after the reported transactions.
Was the Newmont (NEM) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states the 2,296-share sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 1, 2025, indicating the trade was pre-scheduled rather than timed discretionarily around short-term market movements.
How large is David John Thornton’s remaining Newmont (NEM) position after these trades?
After the reported sale and tax withholding, Thornton directly holds 23,163 shares of Newmont common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership and provides context for assessing the relative size of the 2,296-share open-market sale.