Is the 791-share transaction for West Pharmaceutical (WST) a stock purchase or an award?

The 791-share transaction is an equity award, not an open-market stock purchase. It is coded as a grant or award acquisition, with a transaction price of $0.00 per share, reflecting restricted stock units granted as compensation to director Mark A. Buthman.

Director at West Pharmaceutical (NYSE: WST) granted 791 RSUs

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BUTHMAN MARK A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. director Mark A. Buthman received an equity award of 791 shares of common stock. The shares were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as a form of compensation, not an open-market purchase.

These shares are in the form of restricted stock units that will vest in full on the date of the next annual shareholder meeting. After this grant, Buthman directly holds a total of 44,308.5494 shares of West Pharmaceutical common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BUTHMAN MARK A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	791	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,308.549 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 791 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 44,308.5494 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant size 791 shares Restricted stock units granted to director on 2026-05-04

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Shares held after transaction 44,308.5494 shares Total direct holdings following the RSU grant

Vesting trigger Next annual shareholder meeting RSUs vest in full on that meeting date

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of shares

Key Terms

restricted stock units, annual shareholder meeting, grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"These shares of restricted stock units will vest in full on the date"

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.

annual shareholder meeting financial

"will vest in full on the date of the next annual shareholder meeting"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) and its leaders meet to review performance, approve key decisions like electing directors, and vote on issues such as executive pay or major policy changes. Think of it as an annual town hall for people who own part of the business: investors use it to ask questions, influence direction through votes, and gauge management’s plans and transparency, all of which can affect the stock’s outlook.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/06/2026 - 05:18 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BUTHMAN MARK A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

530 HERMAN O. WEST DRIVE

(Street)

EXTON

PENNSYLVANIA

19341

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC [ WST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/04/2026		A		791⁽¹⁾	A	$0	44,308.5494	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares of restricted stock units will vest in full on the date of the next annual shareholder meeting.

	/s/ Louis Lalli, as an agent for Mark A. Buthman	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did West Pharmaceutical (WST) director Mark A. Buthman report in this Form 4?

Director Mark A. Buthman reported receiving an award of 791 shares of West Pharmaceutical common stock. These shares were granted as restricted stock units at $0.00 per share and are a form of equity compensation, not an open-market stock purchase.

When will the 791 restricted stock units for West Pharmaceutical (WST) vest?

The 791 restricted stock units granted to director Mark A. Buthman will vest in full on the date of West Pharmaceutical’s next annual shareholder meeting. Until vesting, they remain restricted stock units rather than fully unrestricted common shares.

How many West Pharmaceutical (WST) shares does Mark A. Buthman hold after this award?

After the 791-share award, Mark A. Buthman directly holds 44,308.5494 shares of West Pharmaceutical common stock. This total reflects his direct ownership following the reported grant of restricted stock units on the transaction date.

What does transaction code 'A' mean in this West Pharmaceutical (WST) Form 4?

Transaction code 'A' on this Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. For West Pharmaceutical director Mark A. Buthman, it represents a compensation-related award of 791 restricted stock units rather than an open-market buy or sell trade.