Every Form 4 that TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow TMC and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full TMC filings page.
TMC the metals Co Inc. (symbol: TMC) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Hall Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TMC the metals Co Inc. (TMC) reported that director Andrew Hall received an equity-based compensation award in the form of 72,935 Common Shares on September 11, 2026. The award was granted as restricted stock units under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one common share, and, subject to Andrew Hall’s continued service, these RSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Following this grant, Hall’s directly held position is reported as 466,993 common shares.
TMC the metals Co Inc. reported that major shareholder Allseas Group S.A. acquired additional common shares. On July 1, 2026, Allseas acquired 7,305,567 common shares of TMC pursuant to a Contract for Development Work and Commercial Production between a wholly owned Allseas subsidiary and TMC.
The footnotes state that these common shares were issued at $4.66 per share under that commercial arrangement, rather than through a cash open‑market purchase. Following the transaction, one reported line shows 62,419,168 common shares directly owned. The filing notes that related entities and Mr. Edward Heerema may be deemed beneficial owners but each disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
Madsbjerg Christian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director Christian Madsbjerg reported stock-based compensation awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).
He was granted 16,528 common-share RSUs that vested immediately upon issuance and 19,075 additional RSUs that vest on the date of the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, subject to his continued board service. These awards were made under TMC’s Nonemployee Director Compensation Policy and 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, and there were no open-market purchases or sales involved.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director Brendan May reported compensation-related share activity. On May 29, 2026, he was granted 16,528 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting at the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, subject to continued service.
On June 2, 2026, 20,768 common shares were sold at an average price of $6.42, in multiple trades between $6.40 and $6.46 per share. According to the disclosure, these sales were executed automatically to cover tax withholding obligations from RSU vesting and were not discretionary trades. After these transactions, May directly holds 193,346 common shares.
Khama Sheila reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director Sheila Khama reported equity awards rather than market trades. On May 29, 2026, she received two grants totaling 33,844 common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
According to the footnotes, 16,528 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted in lieu of cash fees under the Nonemployee Director Compensation Policy and vested immediately. A separate 17,316 RSU grant will vest on the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting date, contingent on her continued board service.
Karkar Andrei reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director and ten percent owner Andrei Karkar reported stock-based compensation and updated holdings. He received two grants of common-share-based restricted stock units on May 29, 2026: one for 16,528 shares that vested immediately in lieu of cash fees under the Nonemployee Director Compensation Policy, and another for 17,857 shares scheduled to vest on the company’s 2027 annual meeting date if he continues serving as a director.
After these awards, Karkar directly holds 459,996 common shares. Separately, 60,953,495 common shares are held indirectly through ERAS Capital LLC, where he is managing member, with a footnote stating he may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
TMC the metals Co Inc. disclosed that director Andrew Hall received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units instead of cash fees. He was granted 16,528 common-share RSUs that vested immediately and an additional 18,263 RSUs scheduled to vest on the date of the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, contingent on his continued board service. Each RSU converts into one common share upon vesting.
Greig Andrew Carlyle reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director Andrew Carlyle received equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units instead of cash fees. On May 29, 2026, he was granted a total of 36,820 common shares through two RSU awards at no cash cost.
One RSU grant vested immediately upon issuance, while the other is scheduled to vest on the date of the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, subject to his continued board service.
TMC the metals Co Inc. reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Craig Shesky, received a grant of 453,515 Common Share RSUs on April 13, 2026 as compensation. The award carries a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a share-based grant rather than a market purchase.
Each RSU converts into one common share upon vesting. The grant vests over three years in equal installments, with 1/3 vesting on March 20, 2027, 1/3 on March 20, 2028, and 1/3 on March 20, 2029, subject to his continued service. Following this grant, Shesky directly holds 1,879,356 common shares.
TMC the metals Co Inc. reported that Chief Strategy Officer Erika Ilves received a grant of 453,515 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 13, 2026 as part of the company’s long-term incentive plan. Each RSU converts into one common share upon vesting.
The RSUs vest over three years, with one-third vesting on March 20, 2027, one-third on March 20, 2028, and one-third on March 20, 2029, subject to her continued service through each vesting date. After this grant, Ilves directly holds 5,214,199 common shares, with an additional 30,682 shares held indirectly by her children.
TMC the metals Co Inc. reported that Chairman & CEO Gerard Barron acquired 816,327 Common Shares through a grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cash cost as part of the company’s long-term incentive plan.
Each RSU converts into one share upon vesting, which occurs in three equal installments on March 20, 2027, March 20, 2028 and March 20, 2029, subject to his continued service. Following this award, Barron directly holds 41,803,445 Common Shares, highlighting that this filing reflects compensation-based equity rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
TMC the metals Co Inc. Chief Financial Officer Craig Shesky reported selling a total of 345,619 common shares of TMC in open-market transactions on March 24–26, 2026 at average prices around $4.53–$4.74 per share. According to the filing, these sales were executed as automatic “sell to cover” transactions to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units granted on March 20, 2023, March 20, 2024 and March 20, 2025, and are described as non-discretionary. Following these transactions, Shesky directly holds 1,425,841 common shares of TMC.
TMC the metals Co Inc. Chief Financial Officer Craig Shesky exercised restricted stock units into 562,539 common shares on March 20, 2026. These RSUs come from long-term incentive grants made in 2023, 2024, and 2025 that vest over three years. After these conversions, he directly holds 1,771,460 common shares and continues to participate in the company’s multi-year RSU vesting program tied to ongoing service.
TMC the metals company’s Chief Financial Officer Craig Shesky reported an insider transaction involving stock options and special share classes. On February 10, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 63,204 common shares for cash at an exercise price of $0.65 per share, bringing his directly held common shares to 1,208,921.
Under the option terms, he was also issued, for no additional consideration, multiple series of Special Shares: 1,379 Class A, 2,758 each of Classes B and C, 5,516 each of Classes D, E and F, and 6,895 each of Classes G and H. These Special Shares each automatically convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis if the stock trades at or above specified price thresholds ranging from $15.00 for Class A to $200.00 for Class H over defined 20-out-of-30 trading-day periods, or upon certain change-of-control events.
TMC the metals company director and 10% owner Andrei Karkar reported an option exercise and related equity awards. On February 6, 2026, he exercised stock options to buy 31,602 common shares for cash at an exercise price of $0.65 per share, increasing his direct common share holdings to 425,611.
Under the option terms, he also received for no additional consideration 689 Class A, 1,379 Class B, 1,379 Class C, 2,758 Class D, 2,758 Class E, 2,758 Class F, 3,447 Class G and 3,447 Class H Special Shares, which each convert one-for-one into common shares if specified trading price thresholds from $15.00 up to $200.00 are met or upon certain change-of-control events. The filing also shows 60,953,495 common shares held indirectly through ERAS Capital LLC, where Karkar is managing member and shares voting and dispositive power while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
TMC the Metals Company director Christian Madsbjerg reported exercising stock options for 11,578 common shares at $0.52 per share and 31,602 common shares at $0.65 per share on February 6, 2026. Following these exercises, he directly owned 374,800 common shares.
Under the option terms, he also received multiple classes of "Special Shares" (Classes A–H) for no additional cash consideration. These Special Shares each convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis if the stock trades at or above specified price thresholds ranging from $15.00 to $200.00 over a defined 20-out-of-30 trading day period or upon certain change-of-control events.
TMC the metals company Inc. director and 10% owner Andrei Karkar reported exercising stock options on February 3, 2026 to purchase 63,682 common shares at an exercise price of $0.52 per share, increasing his directly held common shares to 394,009.
Under the option terms, he also received multiple classes of “Special Shares” (A through H) for no additional consideration, which each automatically convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis if trading-price thresholds from $15.00 up to $200.00 are met or upon certain changes of control. Separately, 60,953,495 common shares are reported as indirectly owned through ERAS Capital LLC, where he shares voting and dispositive power and may be deemed a beneficial owner to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
TMC the metals Co Inc. director Greig Andrew Carlyle reported multiple stock option exercises on January 8, 2026. He exercised options to acquire 11,578, 578,931 and 31,602 common shares at exercise prices of $0.52, $2.60 and $0.65 per share, respectively, increasing his directly held common shares to 5,070,030.
In connection with these cash exercises, he also received several classes of "Special Shares" (Classes A through H) for no additional consideration. These Special Shares automatically convert into common shares on a one‑for‑one basis if the common share price meets specified volume‑weighted thresholds ranging from $15.00 for Class A to $200.00 for Class H over a defined trading period, or upon certain change‑of‑control events.