Zoetis EVP Kevin Esch Acquires Phantom Stock Units Under Supplemental Savings Plan
Zoetis Inc.
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Filing Summary
### Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) Form 4 Filing
**Reporting Insider:** Kevin Esch (Executive Vice President)
**Transaction Date:** October 9, 2026
**Security:** Phantom Stock Unit
**Action:** Acquired (Code A)
- **Units Acquired:** 360.0734
- **Unit Price:** $26.17
- **Total Consideration:** $9,423.12
- **Post-Transaction Holdings:** 1,166.5046 units
- **Significance:** Low (Routine acquisition via Supplemental Savings Plan)
Comprehensive Analysis
Overview & Context
On October 13, 2026, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) filed a Form 4 detailing an acquisition of phantom stock units by Executive Vice President Kevin Esch on October 9, 2026.
Transaction Breakdown
- Derivative Security: Phantom Stock Unit (representing fractional shares of Zoetis common stock and cash-equivalent investments).
- Nature of Transaction: Acquired via the Zoetis Supplemental Savings Plan (Transaction Code A).
- Quantity & Price: 360.0734 phantom stock units at an effective price of $26.17 per unit, totaling approximately $9,423.12.
- Post-Transaction Holdings: Mr. Esch directly holds 1,166.5046 phantom stock units following the transaction.
- Settlement Terms: Units are settled in cash following separation from service and may be reallocated into alternative investment funds under plan rules.
Market Impact & Significance
This transaction carries Low trading significance. It reflects an ongoing, automatic allocation within the company's Supplemental Savings Plan rather than a discretionary open-market purchase or sale. As such, it does not provide an actionable directional signal regarding insider sentiment on company valuation.
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