[Form 4] PHINIA INC. Insider Trading Activity
Neil Fryer, listed as an officer (VP and GM Global Aftermarket) of Phinia Inc. (PHIN), reported transactions on 09/12/2025. The filing shows an acquisition of 82 shares of common stock at no cost resulting from automatic reinvestment of dividend equivalents tied to outstanding restricted stock units. The filing also records mandatory share withholdings of 139 and 11 shares to satisfy tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units, with withholding prices shown as $58.48 and $58.20. After these transactions the report shows 19,810 shares beneficially owned directly, which the filer states includes 13,057 restricted stock units. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Fryer and reflects only the mechanics of RSU vesting, dividend reinvestment, and tax withholding.
- Clear disclosure of insider transactions and relationship to the issuer (officer: VP and GM Global Aftermarket).
- Acquisition of 82 shares via dividend-equivalent reinvestment on RSUs, indicating automatic reinvestment rather than open-market purchase.
- Beneficial ownership disclosed as 19,810 shares, with identification that this includes 13,057 restricted stock units.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR Insider reported RSU vesting with dividend reinvestment and tax-withholding dispositions; no open-market selling disclosed.
The filing documents routine equity-compensation activity rather than voluntary market sales. The 82-share acquisition arose from dividend-equivalent reinvestment on RSUs, while 150 shares were withheld across two actions to cover taxes at reported prices of $58.48 and $58.20. Reported total direct beneficial ownership is 19,810 shares, including 13,057 RSUs. These transactions are administrative and do not indicate a change in investment stance; they modestly alter outstanding share count held by the insider but are not material to company capitalization based on the data provided.
TL;DR Disclosure is consistent with standard Section 16 reporting for RSU vesting and tax withholding.
The Form 4 clearly identifies the reporting person and the nature of each transaction: dividend-equivalent reinvestment triggering 82 shares issuance, and two mandatory withholding events (139 and 11 shares) to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting. The filing includes a remark that 13,057 restricted stock units are part of the reported beneficial ownership. The signature by an attorney-in-fact is provided. From a governance and compliance perspective, the report meets the actionable disclosure requirements and contains no unexplained sales or transfers beyond tax withholding.