Vulcan Materials director exercises stock rights
Vulcan Materials CO director J Thomas Hill reported a series of equity compensation transactions on Common Stock and Stock Appreciation Rights on 2026-08-12.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vulcan Materials CO director J Thomas Hill reported a series of equity compensation transactions on Common Stock and Stock Appreciation Rights on 2026-08-12. He exercised 121,970 Stock Appreciation Rights into equal shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $113.16 to $185.31 per share. To cover exercise price or tax obligations, he delivered or had withheld 90,276 Common shares at $287.79 per share. A reporting line also shows 1,265.52 Common shares held in a 401(k) plan after these transactions.
Insider Trade Summary
121,970 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
16 txns
Insider
Hill J Thomas
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Right F1 | 22,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Right F1 | 21,670 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Right F1 | 24,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Right F1 | 27,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Appreciation Right F1 | 26,100 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 26,100 | $113.16 | $2.95M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 24,800 | $164.38 | $4.08M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 22,400 | $185.31 | $4.15M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 21,670 | $180.52 | $3.91M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 27,000 | $133.95 | $3.62M |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 18,882 | $287.79 | $5.43M |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 18,969 | $287.79 | $5.46M |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 17,287 | $287.79 | $4.98M |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 17,176 | $287.79 | $4.94M |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 17,962 | $287.79 | $5.17M |
| holding | Common Stock (401(k)) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Appreciation Right — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 72,208.665 shares (Direct);
Common Stock (401(k)) — 1,265.52 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Stock Appreciation Right vested in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on this date.
Key Figures
Stock Appreciation Rights exercised: 121,970 shares
Shares delivered/withheld (code F): 90,276 shares
Exercise prices for SARs: $113.16–$185.31 per share
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5 metrics
Stock Appreciation Rights exercised
121,970 shares
Total derivative exercises (code M) into Common Stock on 2026-08-12
Shares delivered/withheld (code F)
90,276 shares
Payment of exercise price or tax liability at $287.79 per share
Exercise prices for SARs
$113.16–$185.31 per share
Conversion or exercise prices on the five Stock Appreciation Right grants
Code F price per share
$287.79 per share
Price used for shares delivered or withheld for exercise price or tax liability
401(k) Common Stock holding
1,265.52 shares
Common Stock (401(k)) total shares following transaction as of 2026-08-12
Key Terms
Stock Appreciation Right, exercise price, tax liability, 401(k)
4 terms
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"security_title "Stock Appreciation Right""
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
exercise price financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
401(k) financial
"security_title "Common Stock (401(k))""
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
FAQ
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What did Vulcan Materials (VMC) director J Thomas Hill report in this Form 4?
J Thomas Hill reported exercising 121,970 Stock Appreciation Rights into Common Stock on 2026-08-12 and delivering or withholding 90,276 shares of Common Stock at $287.79 per share to cover exercise price or tax liabilities.
How many Stock Appreciation Rights did VMC director Hill exercise and at what prices?
He exercised 121,970 Stock Appreciation Rights linked to Common Stock. The rights carried exercise prices of $113.16, $133.95, $164.38, $180.52, and $185.31 per share, corresponding to awards originally vesting over three annual installments.
Did J Thomas Hill buy or sell Vulcan Materials (VMC) stock on the open market?
The Form 4 shows no open‑market purchases or sales. All reported entries are option/SAR exercises (code M) and share deliveries or withholdings (code F) tied to equity awards, plus an updated 401(k) share balance.
What ongoing Vulcan Materials (VMC) holdings does the Form 4 show for Hill?
The filing discloses 1,265.52 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) plan as of 2026-08-12. Other post‑transaction Common Stock holdings may exist but are not quantified in this data extract.
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