West Pharmaceutical (WST) CEO logs stock grants, RSU conversions and tax share disposals
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
West Pharmaceutical Services President and CEO Eric Mark Green reported several equity-related transactions. On February 17, 2026, he acquired 4,418.771 shares of common stock as a grant. On February 18, 2026, 1,318.810 restricted stock units, stemming from 2023–2025 performance stock units, converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. To cover tax obligations, he disposed of 1,305.382 shares at $243.19 and 573.551 shares at $248.26. Following these transactions, he directly owned 175,160.6588 common shares and indirectly held 257.375 shares through a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,318.81 shares exercised/converted
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6 txns
Insider
Green Eric Mark
Role
President, CEO and Board Chair
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Rst. Stock Unit | 1,318.81 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,318.81 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 573.551 | $248.26 | $142K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 4,418.771 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,305.382 | $243.19 | $317K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Rst. Stock Unit — 3,956.409 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 175,734.21 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 257.375 shares (Indirect, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares result from performance stock units (PSUs) which vested at the end of the respective 2023-2025 PSU performance period and were payable on the transaction date shown. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On February 18, 2025, the reporting person was granted 5,256 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments (plus dividend equivalents).
FAQ
What insider transactions did Eric Mark Green report for WST?
Eric Mark Green reported equity grants, RSU conversions, and tax-related share dispositions. He received 4,418.771 common shares as a grant and 1,318.810 shares from vested performance stock units, while shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on these awards.
What do the vested performance stock units mean for WST’s CEO?
The vested performance stock units represent compensation tied to a 2023–2025 performance period. Upon vesting, they produced 1,318.810 restricted stock units that converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing Eric Mark Green’s direct share ownership in West Pharmaceutical.
How were restricted stock units treated in the WST Form 4?
Restricted stock units converted into West Pharmaceutical common stock on a one-for-one basis. One transaction shows 1,318.810 units converting at no cash price, consistent with equity compensation awards that settle in shares rather than cash payments to the reporting executive.