[Form 4] Worthington Steel, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Sidney A. Ribeau, a director of Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS), was granted 5,836 restricted common shares on 09/26/2025 under the Worthington Steel, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The restricted shares were issued at a stated price of $0 and will vest on the date of the companys next Annual Meeting of Shareholders if Mr. Ribeau remains on the board. After the grant, the filing reports Mr. Ribeau beneficially owns 78,843 common shares. The Form 4 was submitted by attorney-in-fact Joseph Y. Heuer and signed on 09/30/2025.
- Director alignment with shareholders: The restricted stock grant increases Sidney A. Ribeaus beneficial ownership to 78,843 shares, aligning his interests with shareholders.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director received a non-cash restricted share award, increasing his reported beneficial ownership to 78,843 shares.
The directors receipt of 5,836 restricted shares at $0 is a customary equity-based compensation mechanism for non-employee directors. This transaction increases reported insider alignment with shareholders by raising beneficial ownership. The grant vests contingent on continued board service through the next Annual Meeting, indicating retention-focused compensation rather than immediate liquidity. The filing shows no sale or disposition and no exercise of derivatives.
TL;DR: Non-employee director awarded restricted stock with time-based vesting tied to board tenure.
This restricted stock award, granted under the companys 2023 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and vesting at the next Annual Meeting, is a standard governance practice to align director incentives with shareholder outcomes and encourage continued service. The Form 4 discloses the grant, vesting condition, and resulting beneficial ownership, providing transparency consistent with Section 16 reporting obligations.