WD 40 CO executive sells 300 shares of stock
WD 40 CO executive Patricia Q. Olsem, Division President, Americas, reported selling 300 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-10 at $233.73 per share in an open market or private transaction.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WD 40 CO executive Patricia Q. Olsem, Division President, Americas, reported selling 300 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-10 at $233.73 per share in an open market or private transaction. After this sale, she holds 4,774 shares directly, including RSUs, restricted stock, and deferred performance units, and 2,914 shares indirectly through a family trust over which she shares voting and investment power with her spouse.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 300 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Olsem Patricia Q
Role
Division President, Americas
Sold
300 shs ($70K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock F1 | 300 | $233.73 | $70K |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 4,774 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,914 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Amount reported includes: (i) 1,842 unvested restricted stock units or RSUs, (ii) 644 shares of restricted Common Stock received upon settlement of performance stock units or PSUs, and (iii) 89 vested deferred performance units or DPUs, which are Common Stock equivalents.
- F2. Under the 2007 Olsem Family Trust, Reporting Person shares voting power and investment discretion with her spouse.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 300 shares
Sale price: $233.73 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 4,774 shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
300 shares
Common Stock sale on 2026-08-10
Sale price
$233.73 per share
Price for 300-share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-10
Direct holdings after transaction
4,774 shares
Common Stock directly owned following the reported sale
Indirect holdings via trust
2,914 shares
Common Stock held indirectly through the 2007 Olsem Family Trust
Unvested RSUs
1,842 units
Unvested restricted stock units included in direct holdings
Restricted stock from PSUs
644 shares
Restricted Common Stock received upon settlement of performance stock units
Vested DPUs
89 units
Vested deferred performance units, Common Stock equivalents, in direct holdings
Key Terms
restricted stock units, performance stock units, deferred performance units, Common Stock equivalents, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Amount reported includes: (i) 1,842 unvested restricted stock units or RSUs"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance stock units financial
"shares of restricted Common Stock received upon settlement of performance stock units or PSUs"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
deferred performance units financial
"and (iii) 89 vested deferred performance units or DPUs, which are Common Stock equivalents"
Common Stock equivalents financial
"89 vested deferred performance units or DPUs, which are Common Stock equivalents"
Common stock equivalents are financial instruments that can be converted into common shares or have a similar effect on a company's stock ownership, such as stock options or convertible bonds. They matter to investors because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding, potentially diluting existing ownership and affecting the company's stock value. Recognizing these equivalents helps investors understand the true potential for future share issuance and company ownership structure.
voting power and investment discretion financial
"Under the 2007 Olsem Family Trust, Reporting Person shares voting power and investment discretion"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did WD 40 CO (WDFC) report for Patricia Q. Olsem?
WD 40 CO reported that Patricia Q. Olsem sold 300 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-10 at $233.73 per share in an open market or private transaction.
What portion of Patricia Q. Olsem’s WD 40 CO (WDFC) holdings are equity awards?
Her directly reported holdings include 1,842 unvested RSUs, 644 shares of restricted Common Stock from PSU settlements, and 89 vested DPUs, which are Common Stock equivalents, alongside other directly held shares.
How is Patricia Q. Olsem’s indirect ownership in WD 40 CO (WDFC) structured?
She indirectly owns 2,914 shares through the 2007 Olsem Family Trust, where she shares voting power and investment discretion with her spouse, reflecting joint control over those shares.
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