[Form 4] Uranium Energy Corp. Insider Trading Activity
Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) Form 4 details eight transactions by EVP Scott Melbye on 29–31 Jul 2025.
- Exercises (Code M): 93,087 shares issued from vested RSU/PB-RSU awards.
- Tax Withholding (Code F): 39,582 shares surrendered at $8.99 and $8.68.
- Net change: +53,505 shares; direct ownership now 1,041,536 shares.
- Derivative positions: PB-RSUs fall to 154,173 after settlement; new grant of 56,420 time-vested RSUs lifts unvested RSU balance to 119,258.
- Comp plan: Awards governed by the 2024 Stock Incentive Plan; new RSUs vest in three equal tranches starting 31 Jul 2026.
No open-market sales occurred—transactions were internal conversions and tax remittances. Executive’s ownership increase and continued equity-based pay suggest long-term alignment, though the fresh RSU grant adds modest future dilution.
- Net insider accumulation: Executive’s direct stake rose by 53,505 shares.
- No open-market sales: All dispositions were tax related, avoiding negative sentiment.
- Long-term incentive alignment: New RSU grant vests over three years, tying compensation to share performance.
- Incremental dilution risk: 56,420 newly granted RSUs add to share overhang.
- Performance RSU cancellations: 7,520 PB-RSUs forfeited, hinting some targets were unmet.
Insights
TL;DR: Net insider pickup of ~53k shares, no cash sales—signals confidence; dilution impact minor.
Melbye converted RSU and PB-RSU awards into 93,087 shares and covered taxes with stock, ending with 1.04 M shares. A simultaneous 56,420-unit RSU grant increases overhang but vests over three years, moderating dilution. Lack of open-market disposal is mildly bullish, yet activity is compensation-driven, so market impact should be limited.
TL;DR: Routine incentive use; higher ownership strengthens alignment, but fresh RSUs expand share reserve.
The filing illustrates proper 10b5-1 compliance and transparent tax withholding. While 53k net shares added enhance management-shareholder alignment, the grant pushes total unvested units to 119k, adding ~0.06% potential dilution. Cancellation of 7,520 PB-RSUs shows performance gating remains effective. Overall governance implications are neutral.