Gentherm SVP covers taxes via share withholding

Gentherm Inc senior vice president and general counsel Wayne S. Kauffman III reported routine share withholdings to cover tax obligations on vested equity awards.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/17/2026 - 04:49 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gentherm Inc senior vice president and general counsel Wayne S. Kauffman III reported routine share withholdings to cover tax obligations on vested equity awards. On March 14, 2026, 1,527 shares of common stock were withheld at $27.82 per share, followed by 874 shares withheld at the same price on March 15, 2026. These Form 4 entries are coded as tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and reflect administrative settlement of tax liabilities. After these transactions, Kauffman directly holds 23,260 shares of Gentherm common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 2,401 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 2 txns

Insider Kauffman Wayne S III

Role SVP and General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	874	$27.82	$24K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,527	$27.82	$42K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,260 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 25,661 to 23,260 shares (Direct)

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Gentherm (THRM) report for Wayne S. Kauffman III?

Gentherm reported that SVP and general counsel Wayne S. Kauffman III had company shares withheld to cover tax obligations on equity compensation, totaling 2,401 common shares, recorded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales.

How many Gentherm (THRM) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 2,401 Gentherm common shares withheld for taxes. This includes 1,527 shares on March 14, 2026 and 874 shares on March 15, 2026, both at a price of $27.82 per share.

Are the Gentherm (THRM) Form 4 transactions open-market sales?

No, these transactions are not open-market sales. They are coded as tax-withholding dispositions, meaning shares were delivered back to satisfy tax liabilities on vested equity rather than sold on the open market.

What is Wayne S. Kauffman III’s role at Gentherm (THRM)?

Wayne S. Kauffman III serves as senior vice president and general counsel at Gentherm. As an executive officer, his equity transactions in Gentherm common stock must be reported on Form 4, providing transparency into compensation-related share movements.

How many Gentherm (THRM) shares does Wayne S. Kauffman III hold after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Wayne S. Kauffman III directly holds 23,260 Gentherm common shares. This figure reflects his position following the March 15, 2026 withholding entry and shows his remaining direct ownership stake.

What transaction code appears in Gentherm (THRM) executive’s Form 4?

The transactions use code “F,” indicating payment of a tax liability or exercise price by delivering securities. This code confirms the events are tax-withholding dispositions related to equity compensation, not discretionary purchases or sales in the open market.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kauffman Wayne S III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

28875 CABOT DRIVE

(Street)

NOVI MI 48377

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Gentherm Inc [ THRM ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/14/2026

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
Common Stock	03/14/2026		F		1,527	D	$27.82	24,134	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		F		874	D	$27.82	23,260	D

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

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