Williams Vanessa Peterson 4

What Happened
Vanessa Peterson Williams, EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Kelly Services (KELYA), had 1,970 shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to vested restricted stock awards. The shares were valued at $9.91 each, for a total disposition of $19,523. This was a tax-withholding disposition (routine), not an open-market sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-11; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-12 (timely).
• Price: $9.91 per share; total disposed value: $19,523.
• Shares withheld to cover taxes: 1,970 (transaction code F).
• Footnote: F1 — shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards previously reported.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Filing timeliness: timely (no late filing indicated).

Context
Tax-withholding disposals (code F) are common when restricted stock vests and do not necessarily indicate the insider's view of the company—unlike open-market purchases, they are routine administrative actions to cover tax obligations. This was not reported as a 10b5‑1 plan trade or a gift; it reflects settlement of tax liability on vested awards.