White Andrea B. 4
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Sonoco (SON) CHRO Andrea White Exercises RSUs and Sells Shares
What Happened
- Andrea B. White, Chief Human Resources Officer at Sonoco Products Company, reported the vesting/conversion of 374 restricted stock units (RSUs) on Feb 13, 2026 (reported as an M-code exercise/conversion). The filing shows 134 shares were surrendered/withheld to cover tax obligations at $51.67 per share (F-code) for $6,924, and a disposition of 374 shares at $51.67 each for $19,325 (M-code, derivative disposition).
- This appears to reflect RSU vesting with shares withheld for taxes and a same-day sale(s). Purchases are typically more informative; this is a routine vesting/withholding/sale event rather than an open-market purchase.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-02-13; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-17 (filed within normal SEC reporting timeframe).
- Prices and amounts reported:
- 374 RSUs converted to 374 shares (acquired at $0.00).
- 134 shares withheld for tax liability at $51.67/share = $6,924 (F-code).
- 374 shares disposed (derivative) at $51.67/share = $19,325 (M-code).
- Shares owned after the transaction: Not disclosed in the filing.
- Footnotes: F1 notes each RSU equals one share on settlement; F2 notes RSUs vest in three annual installments starting one year after grant.
- Transaction codes: M = exercise/conversion of derivative (RSU conversion), F = withholding to satisfy tax liability.
Context
- For retail investors: this is a routine RSU vesting event with tax-withholding and share disposition (often called a sell-to-cover). Such transactions typically reflect compensation settlement and tax requirements rather than a direct signal of confidence or concern about the company’s prospects.
- No indication in the filing of a 10b5-1 plan or a gift; the filing appears timely.