COO of VSE CORP (NASDAQ: VSEC) acquires 69 shares under 2021 employee stock plan
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VSE CORP Chief Operating Officer Thomas Benjamin E. acquired 69 shares of common stock on June 30, 2026 at $159.5616 per share. The shares were obtained through the VSE Corporation 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). Following this transaction, he directly holds 42,908 shares of VSE common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Thomas Benjamin E.
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $.05 | 69 | $159.5616 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $.05 — 42,908 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 69 shares
Price per share: $159.5616 per share
Total holdings after transaction: 42,908 shares
3 metrics
Shares acquired
69 shares
Common Stock acquired on June 30, 2026
Price per share
$159.5616 per share
Acquisition price for common stock
Total holdings after transaction
42,908 shares
Direct ownership after acquisition
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Rule 16b-3(c), Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, par value $.05
4 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"pursuant to the VSE Corporation 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"This transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3(c)."
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Common Stock, par value $.05 financial
"security_title: Common Stock, par value $.05"
FAQ
What insider transaction did VSE CORP (VSEC) report for Thomas Benjamin E.?
VSE CORP reported that Chief Operating Officer Thomas Benjamin E. acquired 69 shares of common stock on June 30, 2026. The transaction was recorded as a grant or award acquisition under the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Was the VSE CORP (VSEC) insider purchase exempt under SEC rules?
Yes. The filing states the acquisition under the VSE Corporation 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan is exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). This rule provides an exemption for certain insider transactions approved under qualifying employee benefit plans.