Murphy USA (MUSA) CEO West reports option exercise and stock sale in Form 4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Murphy USA Inc.'s President & CEO Malynda K. West reported option exercises and share sales in company stock. On January 6, 2026, she exercised 8,000 stock options at an exercise price of $76.15 per share, receiving the same number of common shares. Part of these shares, 3,949, were withheld by the company to cover the option exercise price and applicable taxes, based on a closing price of $416.54 on January 5, 2025.
On January 7, 2026, West sold 4,051 shares of Murphy USA common stock at a price of $425 per share. After these transactions, she directly owned 117,388.642 shares of common stock and indirectly owned 873.293 shares through a 401(k) plan. The option exercise and sale were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,051 | $425.00 | $1.72M |
| Exercise | Stock Option | 8,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 8,000 | $76.15 | $609K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,949 | $416.54 | $1.64M |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The option exercise and sale reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 12, 2025. Represents a net exercise of outstanding stock options. These shares were withheld by the Company for payment of the exercise price and applicable taxes, using the closing price on January 5, 2025 of $416.54. Includes 3.479 shares acquired through the reporting person's 401(k) Plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated January 6, 2026. Award granted under the 2013 Long-term incentive Plan. The option vests in two equal installments, the first half two years after the grant date and the final half three years after the grant date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did MUSA President & CEO Malynda K. West report?
Malynda K. West reported exercising 8,000 stock options at $76.15 per share, a share withholding of 3,949 shares for exercise price and taxes, and a sale of 4,051 shares of Murphy USA common stock at $425 per share.
Were the MUSA insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The option exercise and related sale were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Malynda K. West adopted on August 12, 2025.
What stock option grant did the MUSA CEO exercise in this Form 4?
The CEO exercised a stock option for 8,000 shares granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan, with an exercise price of $76.15 per share. The option vests in two equal installments, the first half two years after the grant date and the second half three years after the grant date.
What indirect holdings of Murphy USA stock does the CEO report?
Malynda K. West reports 873.293 shares of Murphy USA common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, which includes 3.479 shares acquired via the plan as of a statement dated January 6, 2026.