PPG executive (NYSE: PPG) reports phantom stock unit grant in plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PPG Industries executive Juliane M. Hefel reported a small increase in deferred phantom stock units tied to PPG common stock. On 01/15/2026, she acquired 1.1988 phantom stock units at $110.07 each within the PPG Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, bringing her total to 228.3863 phantom stock units.

These phantom stock units track the value of PPG common stock in an unfunded company stock fund made up of stock and cash. According to the disclosure, each unit converts into one share of PPG common stock after her employment with PPG ends, and the number of units can change over time based on stock price and cash levels in the plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hefel Juliane M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

ONE PPG PLACE

(Street)

PITTSBURGH PA 15272

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PPG INDUSTRIES INC [ PPG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Sr. VP, Ind Coatings & Sp Prod

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	01/15/2026		A		1.1988		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1.1988	$110.07	228.3863(3)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The security converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. After termination of employment with PPG.

3. Total of all phantom stock units held by the reporting person in the PPG Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan. Phantom stock units represent interests in an unfunded unitized company stock fund comprised of stock and cash. The number of shares attributed to the reporting person as a Plan participant may change from time to time without the volition of the reporting person depending on the fair market value of the issuer's common stock and the amount of cash in the fund.

Remarks:

	/s/ Greg E. Gordon, Attorney-in-Fact for Juliane M. Hefel	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PPG (PPG) report for Juliane M. Hefel?

The filing shows that Sr. VP Juliane M. Hefel acquired 1.1988 phantom stock units on 01/15/2026 in connection with PPG Industries, Inc.'s Deferred Compensation Plan.

What are the phantom stock units reported by PPG (PPG)?

The phantom stock units are described as interests in an unfunded unitized company stock fund made up of PPG stock and cash, with values that change based on the fair market value of PPG common stock and cash in the fund.

How many phantom stock units does Juliane M. Hefel hold after this PPG (PPG) transaction?

After the reported acquisition, Juliane M. Hefel beneficially owns a total of 228.3863 phantom stock units in the PPG Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

When do Juliane M. Hefel’s PPG phantom stock units convert into common stock?

The filing states that the phantom stock units convert to PPG common stock on a one-for-one basis after termination of employment with PPG.

Does the PPG (PPG) executive directly own the underlying common stock now?

No. The disclosure explains that the phantom stock units represent interests in an unfunded company stock fund, and they convert into PPG common stock on a one-for-one basis only after her employment with PPG ends.

Can the number of PPG phantom stock units held by Juliane M. Hefel change without a new Form 4 filing?

The explanation notes that the number of shares attributed to her as a plan participant may change from time to time without her volition, depending on PPG’s stock price and the amount of cash in the fund.