Albemarle General Counsel Granted 1,796 Restricted Stock Units
ALBEMARLE CORP
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Filing Summary
Albemarle General Counsel Granted 1,796 Restricted Stock Units
Company: ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Form: 4 | Filed: 2026/03/04 Significance: Low
Insider: Krupa Ander C. Title: General Counsel & Sec | Relationship: Officer
Transaction: • Type: Grant (Award) • Shares: 1,796 • Price: $0.00 • Value: $0 (Compensation Grant) • Owned After: 13,184
Key Insight: Routine executive compensation grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a 3-year vesting period.
Market Context: Transaction represents negligible dilution (0.0015% of outstanding shares) and is consistent with standard retention practices.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: General Counsel receives routine equity compensation grant with long-term vesting.
- Market Impact: Neutral - Standard executive compensation event.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | ALBEMARLE CORP |
| Ticker Symbol | ALB |
| CIK | 0000915913 |
| Market Cap | $19.85 billion |
| Shares Outstanding | 117,700,000 |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Krupa Ander C. |
| CIK | 0002077449 |
| Title/Position | General Counsel & Sec |
| Relationship | Officer |
Transaction Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Type | 4 |
| Transaction Date | 2026-03-02 |
| Transaction Code | A (Grant/Award) |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
| Shares Involved | 1,796 |
| Price Per Share | $0.00 |
| Total Value | $0 (Grant) |
| Shares Owned After | 13,184 |
| Ownership Type | Direct |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Value | $0 (Compensation) |
| % of Market Cap | 0.00% |
| Shares Transacted | 1,796 |
| % of Shares Outstanding | 0.0015% |
| Post-Transaction Ownership | 13,184 shares (0.011% of outstanding) |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: Given the $19.85 billion market cap, this compensation grant is financially immaterial to the company's balance sheet.
- Ownership Concentration: The insider holds approximately 0.01% of the company, a typical level for a non-CEO executive officer.
- Dilution Impact: The grant represents 0.0015% of shares outstanding, resulting in virtually zero dilution for existing shareholders.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: This is a standard compensation event (Transaction Code 'A') rather than an open market purchase or sale. It reflects normal corporate governance rather than insider sentiment regarding stock value.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: None.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- Vesting Terms: The footnotes indicate these are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest 100% on 03/02/2029 (3-year cliff vesting).
- Retention Incentive: The 3-year vesting schedule suggests this award is designed for long-term executive retention.
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