Thornton David John 4

What Happened
David J. Thornton, Managing Director, Americas at Newmont (NEM), had 4,101 shares disposed in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and an open‑market sale. On Apr 30, 2026, 1,805 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting of 4,101 RSUs (1,805 shares x $107.61 = $194,236). On May 1, 2026, he sold 2,296 shares in the open market at $110.11 per share for $252,813. Total proceeds/consideration from both transactions were about $447,049. These were disposals (not purchases) and include routine tax withholding and a planned sale.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices:
  • 2026-04-30: 1,805 shares withheld for taxes at $107.61 (disposed) — $194,236 (tax withholding on RSU vesting).
  • 2026-05-01: 2,296 shares sold open market at $110.11 (disposed) — $252,813.
• Total shares disposed: 4,101; total value ≈ $447,049.
• Footnotes:
  • F1: Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting of 4,101 stock‑settled RSUs.
  • F2: The May 1 sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan dated Dec 1, 2025.
• Shares owned after the transactions: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt — consult the full Form 4 for post‑transaction holdings.
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed on 2026-05-04; the reporting appears timely relative to the transaction dates.

Context
This combination of withheld shares for tax obligations and an open‑market sale under a pre‑existing 10b5‑1 plan is a common, routine way insiders satisfy tax on RSU vesting and systematically sell shares. Such disposals typically reflect tax and plan mechanics rather than a clear bullish or bearish signal.