Trinity Industries (NYSE: TRN) legal chief reports tax share withholding and stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Trinity Industries EVP & Chief Legal Officer Scott M. Ewing reported compensation-related stock transactions involving the company’s Common Stock. On May 21, 2026, he had 1,972 shares withheld at $34.30 per share to cover tax obligations, a non-market disposition. On the same date, he received a grant of 14,144 shares of Common Stock at no cost as an award. Following these transactions, he directly owned 74,195 Common Stock shares, indicating these moves reflect routine equity compensation and associated tax withholding rather than open-market trading.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Ewing Scott M
Role
EVP & Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 14,144 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,972 | $34.30 | $68K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 74,195 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 1,972 shares
Tax-withholding price: $34.30 per share
Stock grant: 14,144 shares
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4 metrics
Tax-withholding shares
1,972 shares
Common Stock withheld for taxes at $34.30 on May 21, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$34.30 per share
Value used for 1,972-share tax-withholding disposition
Stock grant
14,144 shares
Common Stock grant/award at $0.00 per share on May 21, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
74,195 shares
Direct Common Stock ownership after reported transactions
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, grant/award acquisition, non-derivative, Form 4
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for 1,972 shares"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition" for 14,144 shares"
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for both Common Stock entries"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): metadata description"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transactions did TRN executive Scott M. Ewing report on this Form 4?
Scott M. Ewing reported two transactions in Trinity Industries Common Stock. He had 1,972 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations and received a grant of 14,144 shares as an award, both dated May 21, 2026, reflecting compensation-related activity.
Are the TRN insider transactions by Scott M. Ewing open-market buys or sells?
The transactions are not open-market buys or sells. One is a tax-withholding disposition of 1,972 shares to satisfy tax obligations, and the other is a grant of 14,144 shares as a compensation award, both classified as non-derivative events.