Paulson Ryan 4
4 · DOVER Corp · Filed Mar 17, 2026
Research Summary
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Dover (DOV) VP & Controller Paulson Ryan Sells Shares
What Happened
Paulson Ryan, VP & Controller of Dover (DOV), had a total of 99 shares disposed (withheld) to satisfy tax obligations tied to partial vesting of restricted stock units. The transactions on 2026-03-13 were: 32 shares at $204.28 ($6,537), 37 shares at $204.28 ($7,558), and 30 shares at $204.28 ($6,128), totaling $20,223. These were tax-withholding disposals (routine) rather than open-market purchases or voluntary sales.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-03-13; Filing date: 2026-03-17 (filed four days after the transactions).
- Price: $204.28 per share for all three disposals.
- Shares disposed/withheld: 32, 37, and 30 (total 99). Total value ≈ $20,223.
- Transaction code: F — shares withheld for taxes upon RSU vesting.
- Footnotes: F1 = withheld from RSUs granted 2023-02-10; F2 = from RSUs granted 2024-02-08; F3 = from RSUs granted 2025-02-14.
- Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided excerpt of the filing.
- Timeliness: Filing occurred 4 days after the reported transaction date; Form 4 filings are typically due within two business days, so check the full filing for any explanation of delay.
Context
Tax-withholding disposals on vesting are routine administrative transactions that do not necessarily indicate a change in the insider's view of the company; they simply cover tax obligations when RSUs vest. For decisive signals, look for open-market purchases or voluntary sales by insiders. For full details, consult the complete Form 4 (Accession 0001829655-26-000036).
Insider Transaction Report
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-13$204.28/sh−32$6,537→ 3,518 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-03-13$204.28/sh−37$7,558→ 3,481 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F3]2026-03-13$204.28/sh−30$6,128→ 3,451 total
- 591(indirect: By 401(k))
Common Stock
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]Shares withheld for taxes in accordance with the terms of the grant upon partial vesting of restricted stock units granted on February 10, 2023.
- [F2]Shares withheld for taxes in accordance with the terms of the grant upon partial vesting of restricted stock units granted on February 8, 2024.
- [F3]Shares withheld for taxes in accordance with the terms of the grant upon partial vesting of restricted stock units granted on February 14, 2025.