Bennett Jianqing 4

What Happened
Bennett Jianqing, Senior Vice President at Waters Corporation (WAT), had 302 shares of common stock withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting and settlement of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs). The withheld shares are reported at $304.09 per share, totaling approximately $91,835. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-06. Form 4 filed: 2026-04-07 (appears timely).
• Price per share used for withholding: $304.09. Total value: ~$91,835.
• Shares involved: 302 shares were withheld (disposed) to cover taxes.
• Shares owned after transaction: not disclosed in this Form 4.
• Footnote: F1 — shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting/settlement of previously reported RSUs. Transaction code: F (tax withholding).
• Filing timeliness: No late filing indicated.

Context
Withholding shares to cover tax obligations on vested RSUs is a common administrative action and does not necessarily indicate a decision to sell shares for cash or a change in sentiment. This is a disposition for tax purposes rather than an open-market sale.