Ingold Cris 4

What Happened

• Cris Ingold, Chief Accounting Officer of Intrepid Potash (IPI), was granted 1,897 restricted shares on March 17, 2026 (transaction code A). Simultaneously, 471 shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations (transaction code F), representing $19,754 in tax withholding value. The grant itself shows $0 purchase price because it is an award.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices:
  • 2026-03-17: Grant of 1,897 restricted shares (A) at $0.00 per share.
  • 2026-03-17: 471 shares withheld for taxes (F) at $41.94 per share, totaling $19,754.
• Vesting: The restricted stock vests in three equal annual installments beginning March 17, 2027, subject to continued employment (footnote F1).
• Tax withholding: 471 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting (footnote F2).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing.
• Filing timeliness: Report filed March 19, 2026 for a March 17, 2026 transaction — appears to be timely (Form 4 is generally due within 2 business days).

Context

• This was an equity award (restricted stock), not an open-market purchase or sale. The withholding of shares to cover taxes is a routine administrative disposition and does not necessarily indicate a decision to sell shares on the market.
• For retail investors, grants like this are common as part of executive compensation and primarily reflect compensation and retention rather than direct market sentiment.