DeShazer Michael D. 4
4 · Coterra Energy Inc. · Filed Feb 3, 2026
Research Summary
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Coterra EVP Michael DeShazer Withholds 11,382 Shares
What Happened
- Michael D. DeShazer, Executive Vice President — Operations at Coterra Energy (CTRA), had 11,382 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units. The withholding was reported at $28.85 per share for a total value of approximately $328,371.
- This was a tax-withholding/cashless settlement on vested RSUs (routine administrative action), not an open-market sale or a new purchase by the insider.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: 2026-01-30 at $28.85 per share.
- Shares withheld (disposed): 11,382; total value ≈ $328,371.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in this Form 4 filing.
- Footnote: F1 — Shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations related to vesting of a previously disclosed RSU award; this is not a sale by the reporting person.
- Filing timeliness: Reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-03 for a 2026-01-30 transaction (appears timely under Form 4 rules).
Context
- This is a routine tax-withholding event tied to RSU vesting (often called a cashless or net settlement). It does not indicate a deliberate liquidity event or market-direction bet by the insider.
- For retail investors, purchases can be more informative as a bullish signal; withholding for taxes is administrative and common for executive equity awards.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
DeShazer Michael D.
EVP - Operations
Transactions
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-01-30$28.85/sh−11,382$328,371→ 115,388 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Represents shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations relating to the vesting of a previously disclosed award of restricted stock units, not a sale transaction by the reporting person.
Signature
/s/ Marcus G. Bolinder, attorney-in-fact|2026-02-03