Proto Labs Inc·4

Feb 12, 4:50 PM ET

Kenison Michael R. 4

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Proto Labs (PRLB) COO Michael R. Kenison Withholds 2,684 Shares for Taxes

What Happened

  • Michael R. Kenison, Chief Operations Officer of Proto Labs (PRLB), had 2,684 shares disposed/withheld to satisfy a tax liability at $53.18 per share, for a total value of roughly $142,735. This was a tax-withholding disposal (code F), not an open-market sale.

Key Details

  • Transaction date: 2026-02-10; Price: $53.18 per share; Total value: ~$142,735.
  • Shares were disposed/withheld to cover tax obligations (Form 4 transaction code F).
  • Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the information provided.
  • Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-02-12 for the 2026-02-10 transaction — appears timely (within the required two business days).
  • Note: This is a withholding/tax payment related to an earlier award or exercise, not a discretionary sale in the open market.

Context

  • Tax-withholding disposals commonly occur when an insider exercises options or when restricted shares vest; a portion of shares is surrendered or withheld to cover required taxes. These transactions are typically administrative and do not necessarily signal the insider’s view of the company’s prospects.