Lauer Trevor F 4

What Happened

• Trevor F. Lauer, Vice Chairman & Group President of DTE Energy Co. (DTE), was issued 11,845.829 shares on Feb 4, 2026 (reported Feb 6, 2026) as an award/acquisition at $0.00. To satisfy tax obligations tied to that award, he disposed of 2,094.829 shares (2,094 sold + 0.829 shares surrendered to issuer) at $135.70 per share, producing proceeds of roughly $284,268. The award (acquisition at $0.00) and the subsequent share disposition for taxes are common following vesting of equity awards.

Key Details

• Transaction date(s): February 4, 2026; Form 4 filed February 6, 2026.
• Award: 11,845.829 shares acquired at $0.00 (transaction code A).
• Tax-related disposition: 2,094 shares sold at $135.70 (code F) for ~$284,156; 0.829 shares surrendered to issuer at $135.70 for ~$112 (code D). Total disposed ≈ 2,094.829 shares, ≈ $284,268.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Notable codes: A = award/acquisition, F = payment of tax liability/withholding, D = disposition to issuer (surrender).
• Filing timeliness: Reported Feb 6, 2026 for Feb 4 transactions — filing appears timely based on provided dates.

Context

• This pattern—receiving shares as an award and immediately surrendering/selling a portion to cover taxes—is routine for executives after equity vesting and does not necessarily indicate a broader buy/sell signal. The award was recorded at $0.00, consistent with a grant/vesting event rather than a purchase.