Timken Co (TKR) director reports 1,280 RSU grant and updated share holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TIMKEN CO director Ward J. Timken Jr. reported an updated ownership position in company securities. The filing shows a grant of 1,280 restricted share units that convert into common stock and vest 100% one year from the May 8, 2026 grant date.
After this grant, he holds 1,280 restricted share units directly, alongside 268,636 shares of common stock held directly and several indirect holdings through trusts, an LLC, and a spouse. Footnotes state that some of these indirect positions are held through family entities and that beneficial ownership is partially disclaimed.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
TIMKEN WARD J JR
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Unit | 1,280 | $0.00 | -- |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Unit — 1,280 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 268,636 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 200,000 shares (Indirect, By Self as Manager of LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- By self as sole manager of the WJ Timken Jr Family, LLC. Members of the LLC include the reporting person, immediate family members and trusts for the benefit of immediate family members. DISCLAIMER: Undersigned disclaims all beneficial ownership By self as Co-Trustee of the Ward J. Timken Trust FBO Grandchildren By self as Co-Trustee and beneficiary of the Ward J. Timken Trust FBO Ward J. Timken, Jr. DISCLAIMER: Undersigned disclaims all beneficial ownership. By spouse as a beneficiary to the The Ward J Timken Jr Irrev Trust. By self as beneficiary of the The Jane M Timken Irrev Trust. Grant of restricted share units that vest 100% one year from date of grant.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 1,280 units
Direct common shares: 268,636 shares
Family LLC holding: 200,000 shares
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6 metrics
RSU grant size
1,280 units
Restricted share units granted on May 8, 2026
Direct common shares
268,636 shares
Common stock held directly after reported transactions
Family LLC holding
200,000 shares
Common stock held indirectly via family LLC
Trust holding (beneficiary)
10,000 shares
Common stock held indirectly by self as beneficiary
Spouse holding (1)
52,000 shares
Common stock held indirectly by spouse
Co-trustee trust holding
125,000 shares
Common stock held indirectly by self as co-trustee
Key Terms
Restricted Share Unit, beneficial ownership, co-trustee, family LLC
4 terms
beneficial ownership regulatory
"Footnotes state that some indirect positions are held through family entities and beneficial ownership is partially disclaimed"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
co-trustee financial
"By self as Co-Trustee of the Ward J. Timken Trust FBO Grandchildren"
family LLC financial
"By self as sole manager of the WJ Timken Jr Family, LLC"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ward J. Timken Jr. report for TIMKEN CO (TKR)?
Ward J. Timken Jr. reported receiving a grant of 1,280 restricted share units in TIMKEN CO. These units represent a compensation award that can convert into common stock rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
What direct common stock holdings does Ward J. Timken Jr. report in TKR?
The filing shows Ward J. Timken Jr. holding 268,636 TIMKEN CO common shares directly. This direct position is separate from his 1,280 restricted share units and from additional indirect holdings through trusts, an LLC, and family relationships.
What indirect holdings in TIMKEN CO (TKR) are associated with Ward J. Timken Jr.?
Indirect interests include 200,000 common shares via a family LLC, plus additional shares held through several trusts and by his spouse. Footnotes explain these entities benefit immediate family members, and some beneficial ownership is formally disclaimed in the disclosure.
Is the Form 4 for TIMKEN CO a market purchase or sale by Ward J. Timken Jr.?
The Form 4 primarily reports a grant of 1,280 restricted share units to Ward J. Timken Jr. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase or sale, and therefore carries different implications than a discretionary trading transaction.