Davey Tree GC Erika Schoenberger Buys 307 Shares

What Happened
Erika J. Schoenberger, General Counsel, Senior Vice President and Secretary of Davey Tree Expert Co., purchased 307 common shares on 2026-06-30 at $23.46 per share for a total of $7,202. The filing indicates the shares were acquired pursuant to the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which is a routine employee purchase rather than a sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-06-30, 307 shares at $23.46 each (total ≈ $7,202). Transaction code: P (purchase).
• Acquisition method: Employee Stock Purchase Plan per footnote F1.
• Shares owned after transaction: the filing does not state a total holding for Schoenberger; footnote F2 notes 5,507.2778 shares acquired through the company 401(k) plan as of July 28, 2026 (routine accumulation according to internal records).
• Filing timeliness: Form filed 2026-07-30, over two business days after the transaction — marked late. Late Form 4s are required to be explained and can draw SEC attention or administrative follow-up.

Context
Employee plan purchases (ESPP and 401(k) accumulations) are common and often routine compensation/benefit activity rather than directional bets by insiders. Purchases can be seen as a modest positive signal but do not alone indicate a change in company outlook. The late filing relates to reporting compliance, not the substance of the purchase.