[Form 4] Wesco International Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Wesco International Inc. (WCC) Form 4 summary. The filing shows insider transactions by EVP & GM EES John Squires on 08/13/2025–08/14/2025. He acquired 12,107 shares at an effective price of $71.65 and 16,305 shares at $62.80 (from stock appreciation right-related transactions) and sold several lots, including total sells of 11,093 shares on 08/14/2025 at weighted average prices of about $210.29 and $211.52. After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 48,624.864 shares directly. The filing is a routine Section 16 report documenting option/SAR-related acquisitions and open-market sales; no other corporate events are disclosed.
- Acquisitions of 28,412 shares via stock appreciation right-related transactions at effective prices of $71.65 and $62.80, increasing ownership before disposals
- Clear disclosure of weighted average sale prices and exercise schedules, facilitating transparency
- Sales totaling 11,093 shares on 08/14/2025 at weighted average prices around $210–$212, reducing the reporting person’s stake
- Significant turnover in a short period (acquisitions and multiple disposals over two days), which may complicate simple interpretation of insider intent
Insights
TL;DR: Insider exercised SARs to acquire 28,412 shares at lower effective prices and sold roughly 11,093 shares above $209, leaving 48,624.864 shares owned.
These transactions combine compensation-related acquisitions (stock appreciation rights becoming exercisable) with market sales. The acquisitions at $71.65 and $62.80 reflect SAR settlements executed on 08/13/2025, increasing share count by 28,412 before subsequent disposals. Sales on 08/14/2025 occurred at weighted average prices around $210–$212 and reduced the position. For investors, this is a standard mix of exercising long-dated compensation instruments and partial monetization; it does not by itself indicate a change in company fundamentals.
TL;DR: Transactions are consistent with vested equity compensation and portfolio rebalancing; disclosure appears complete and timely.
The filing identifies the reporting person as an executive (EVP & GM, EES) and documents both the exercise-related acquisitions and open-market disposals within the required Section 16 timeframe. The Form 4 includes explanatory notes about exercise schedules and weighted average sale prices, which supports transparency. There are no indications of unusual trading patterns or undisclosed related-party arrangements in this filing.