Director Lee C. Banks receives 765-share stock award at Westinghouse (WAB)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BANKS LEE C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp director Lee C. Banks reported a stock award of 765 shares of common stock. The grant was recorded at a fair market value of $268.035 per share on May 13, 2026 and carries no purchase price.
Following this grant, Banks directly holds 13,598 common shares. According to the disclosure, the awarded shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning they become fully owned by Banks after one year of service from that date.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
BANKS LEE C
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock - Direct | 765 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock - Direct — 13,598 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Fair Market Value of the stock on May 13, 2026 was $268.035 per share. Shares vest on the first anniversary of grant date.
Key Figures
Stock award size: 765 shares
Fair market value per share: $268.035 per share
Total holdings after grant: 13,598 shares
3 metrics
Stock award size
765 shares
Common stock grant on May 13, 2026
Fair market value per share
$268.035 per share
Value on May 13, 2026 for grant
Total holdings after grant
13,598 shares
Director’s direct WAB common stock holdings post-transaction
Key Terms
Grant, award, or other acquisition, Fair Market Value, vest
3 terms
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Fair Market Value financial
"Fair Market Value of the stock on May 13, 2026 was $268.035 per share."
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
vest financial
"Shares vest on the first anniversary of grant date."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What did Lee C. Banks report in this Form 4 for WAB?
Lee C. Banks reported receiving a grant of 765 shares of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies common stock. The award was reported at a fair market value of $268.035 per share on May 13, 2026 and did not involve a purchase price.
Is the Lee C. Banks transaction in WAB stock a purchase or a grant?
The transaction is a grant of shares, not an open-market purchase. It is classified as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” meaning the director received 765 common shares as compensation rather than buying them in the market.
What is the fair market value used for the WAB stock award to Lee C. Banks?
The fair market value used for the award was $268.035 per share as of May 13, 2026. This value is typically used for accounting and compensation purposes, even though the director did not pay cash for the granted shares.