[Form 4] Zoetis Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zoetis Inc. executive Ashton Nicholas reported routine equity activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 6, 2026, 381 shares of common stock were acquired upon RSU vesting, with 200 shares withheld at $127.42 per share for taxes, leaving 1,275 shares directly owned. On February 8, 2026, 398 shares were acquired from additional RSU vesting, with 209 shares withheld at $127.42, resulting in 1,464 common shares held directly after these transactions. Nicholas also holds 2,250.4257 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one Zoetis common share as they vest over multi‑year schedules.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
780.739 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Ashton Nicholas
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 398.745 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 398 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 209 | $127.42 | $27K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 381.994 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 381 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 200 | $127.42 | $25K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,673 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Acquisition of common stock upon vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock upon vesting of the RSU. Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan, and dividend equivalent units automatically issued thereon (each an "RSU" and collectively, "RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock. One-third of each RSU vests and is settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 6, 2024; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events. Not applicable. One-third of each RSU vests and is settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 8, 2023. One-third of each RSU will vest and be settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 19, 2025; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Zoetis (ZTS) executive Ashton Nicholas report?
Ashton Nicholas reported RSU-related transactions converting restricted stock units into Zoetis common shares on February 6 and 8, 2026. Shares were issued at no cost upon vesting, with a portion automatically withheld to cover tax obligations at a set share price.
What prices were used for Zoetis (ZTS) tax withholding in Ashton Nicholas’s Form 4?
For both February 6 and February 8, 2026, Zoetis withheld shares from Ashton Nicholas at a price of $127.42 per share to cover tax liabilities. This withholding applied to 200 shares on February 6 and 209 shares on February 8, reducing the net shares delivered.
What are the vesting terms of Ashton Nicholas’s Zoetis (ZTS) restricted stock units?
The restricted stock units generally vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of their respective grant dates. Vesting requires continued service and may accelerate upon certain specified events, after which each vested RSU settles into one Zoetis common share.
How many Zoetis (ZTS) RSUs vested for Ashton Nicholas in February 2026?
In February 2026, 381.9937 RSUs linked to a February 6, 2024 grant and 398.7454 RSUs linked to a February 8, 2023 grant vested and settled. These settlements delivered 381 and 398 Zoetis common shares, respectively, before share withholding for associated tax obligations.