James Chao
CIK 1299505 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: July 29, 2014 · Latest: July 29, 2014
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- Insider at Companies where this person is a reporting insider.
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- Compensation Executive pay disclosed in company proxy statements.
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | WLKP | S | 3,700 | $22.10 | $81,770 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -1.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 28, 2025 | WLKP | S | 4,600 | $22.10 | $101,660 | 3,700 Direct | -55.42% | Disposed | -1.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 27, 2025 | WLKP | S | 5,608 | $22.17 | $124,329 | 8,300 Direct | -40.32% | Disposed | -2.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 24, 2018 | WLK | S | 33,305 | $120.69 | $4,019,580 | 51,492 Direct | -39.28% | Disposed | -34.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Dec. 4, 2017 | WLKP | P | 8,473 | $22.17 | $187,846 | 8,473 Indirect | — | Acquired | -2.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 24, 2017 | WLK | S | 66,026 | $94.61 | $6,246,720 | 118,969 Direct | -35.69% | Disposed | -16.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 22, 2017 | WLK | S | 10,109 | $95.20 | $962,377 | 118,969 Direct | -7.83% | Disposed | -17.0% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 17, 2016 | WLK | S | 300 | $54.57 | $16,371 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | 44.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 17, 2016 | WLK | S | 9,700 | $53.82 | $522,054 | 300 Indirect | -97.00% | Disposed | 46.9% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 16, 2016 | WLK | S | 10,000 | $54.45 | $544,500 | 10,000 Indirect | -50.00% | Disposed | 45.2% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 15, 2016 | WLK | S | 10,000 | $53.06 | $530,600 | 20,000 Indirect | -33.33% | Disposed | 49.0% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | WLK | S | 10,000 | $52.84 | $528,400 | 30,000 Indirect | -25.00% | Disposed | 49.6% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 25, 2014 | WLK | S | 30,559 | $95.00 | $2,903,105 | 100,126 Direct | -23.38% | Disposed | -16.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 22, 2014 | WLK | S | 42,379 | $93.57 | $3,965,403 | 100,126 Direct | -29.74% | Disposed | -15.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
Showing latest 100 of 319 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2026 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (7,472) | — | — | 7,472 | Acquired |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (27,382) | $94.48 | Feb. 20, 2036 | 27,382 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,382) | — | — | 10,382 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (12,322) | — | — | 12,322 | Acquired |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (37,172) | $110.15 | Feb. 21, 2035 | 37,172 | Acquired |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (8,796) | — | — | 8,796 | Disposed |
| Feb. 19, 2024 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,774) | — | — | 10,774 | Disposed |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (9,177) | $108.12 | Feb. 18, 2032 | 9,177 | Disposed |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (24,437) | $86.54 | Feb. 19, 2031 | 24,437 | Disposed |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (34,559) | $65.81 | Feb. 14, 2030 | 34,559 | Disposed |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (43,738) | $65.81 | Feb. 14, 2030 | 43,738 | Disposed |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (55,766) | $79.83 | Feb. 15, 2029 | 55,766 | Disposed |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (35,321) | $107.75 | Feb. 16, 2028 | 35,321 | Disposed |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (62,197) | $61.86 | Feb. 17, 2027 | 62,197 | Disposed |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (47,569) | $44.42 | Feb. 18, 2026 | 47,569 | Disposed |
| Aug. 30, 2023 | WLK | Emplopyee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (17,735) | $44.42 | Feb. 18, 2026 | 17,735 | Acquired |
| Aug. 30, 2023 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (12,321) | $68.09 | Feb. 20, 2025 | 12,321 | Acquired |
| Feb. 20, 2018 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,868) | — | — | 10,868 | Disposed |
| Feb. 16, 2018 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (9,480) | — | — | 9,480 | Acquired |
| Feb. 16, 2018 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (35,321) | $107.75 | Feb. 16, 2028 | 35,321 | Acquired |
| Nov. 24, 2017 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (32,000) | $63.98 | Feb. 14, 2024 | 32,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 24, 2017 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (23,917) | $68.09 | Feb. 20, 2025 | 23,917 | Disposed |
| Nov. 24, 2017 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,109) | $45.70 | Feb. 15, 2023 | 10,109 | Disposed |
| Nov. 22, 2017 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,109) | $45.70 | Feb. 15, 2023 | 10,109 | Disposed |
| Feb. 17, 2017 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (15,922) | — | — | 15,922 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2017 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (62,197) | $61.86 | Feb. 17, 2027 | 62,197 | Acquired |
| Feb. 14, 2017 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,274) | — | — | 10,274 | Disposed |
| Feb. 18, 2016 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (17,154) | — | — | 17,154 | Acquired |
| Feb. 18, 2016 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (65,304) | $44.42 | Feb. 18, 2026 | 65,304 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2016 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (11,406) | — | — | 11,406 | Disposed |
| Feb. 20, 2015 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (10,868) | — | — | 10,868 | Acquired |
| Feb. 20, 2015 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (36,238) | $68.09 | Feb. 20, 2025 | 36,238 | Acquired |
| Aug. 25, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (30,559) | — | Feb. 18, 2022 | 30,559 | Disposed |
| Aug. 22, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (31,594) | — | Feb. 26, 2021 | 31,594 | Disposed |
| Aug. 22, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,785) | — | Feb. 18, 2022 | 10,785 | Disposed |
| June 9, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (32,838) | — | Feb. 17, 2022 | 32,838 | Disposed |
| June 9, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,108) | — | Feb. 15, 2023 | 10,108 | Disposed |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (16,000) | $127.96 | Feb. 14, 2024 | 16,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (5,137) | — | — | 5,137 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2013 | WLK | Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (5,703) | — | — | 5,703 | Acquired |
| Feb. 15, 2013 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (15,163) | $91.40 | Feb. 15, 2023 | 15,163 | Acquired |
| Dec. 7, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (30,193) | $20.52 | Feb. 26, 2020 | 30,193 | Acquired |
| Dec. 6, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,400) | $20.52 | Feb. 26, 2020 | 1,400 | Disposed |
| Aug. 22, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (33,802) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 33,802 | Disposed |
| Aug. 22, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (33,802) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 33,802 | Acquired |
| May 29, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (70,194) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 70,194 | Disposed |
| May 29, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (70,194) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 70,194 | Acquired |
| May 25, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option(right to buy) | Common Stock (35,300) | $14.50 | Aug. 16, 2014 | 35,300 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (30,787) | $60.10 | Feb. 17, 2022 | 30,787 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2012 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (24,629) | $60.10 | Feb. 17, 2022 | 24,629 | Acquired |
| Nov. 16, 2011 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,295) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 1,295 | Acquired |
| March 15, 2011 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (49,009) | $19.29 | Feb. 15, 2018 | 49,007 | Acquired |
| Feb. 18, 2011 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (27,574) | $45.83 | Feb. 18, 2021 | 27,574 | Acquired |
| Feb. 18, 2011 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (20,672) | $45.83 | Feb. 18, 2021 | 20,672 | Acquired |
| Nov. 18, 2010 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (15,488) | $31.61 | Feb. 13, 2017 | 15,488 | Acquired |
| Nov. 18, 2010 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (6,977) | $36.10 | March 15, 2016 | 6,977 | Acquired |
| Nov. 18, 2010 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (9,934) | $27.22 | Aug. 31, 2015 | 9,934 | Acquired |
| Feb. 26, 2010 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (63,249) | $20.52 | Feb. 26, 2020 | 63,249 | Acquired |
| Feb. 26, 2010 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (47,390) | $20.52 | Feb. 26, 2020 | 47,390 | Acquired |
| Feb. 13, 2009 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (140,525) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 140,525 | Acquired |
| Feb. 13, 2009 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (105,291) | $14.24 | Feb. 13, 2019 | 105,291 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (68,422) | $19.29 | Feb. 15, 2018 | 68,422 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (49,007) | $19.29 | Feb. 15, 2018 | 49,007 | Acquired |
| March 2, 2007 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (21,090) | $31.61 | Feb. 23, 2017 | 21,090 | Acquired |
| March 2, 2007 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (15,488) | $31.61 | Feb. 23, 2017 | 15,488 | Acquired |
| March 20, 2006 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (6,977) | $36.10 | March 15, 2016 | 6,977 | Acquired |
| March 20, 2006 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (9,514) | $36.10 | March 15, 2016 | 9,514 | Acquired |
| Sept. 9, 2005 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (13,547) | $27.22 | Aug. 31, 2015 | 13,547 | Acquired |
| Sept. 9, 2005 | WLK | Employee Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (9,934) | $27.22 | Aug. 31, 2015 | 9,934 | Acquired |
| Aug. 16, 2004 | WLK | Incentive Stock Option | Common Stock (44,400) | $14.50 | Aug. 16, 2014 | 44,400 | Acquired |
| Aug. 16, 2004 | WLK | Incentive Stock Option | Common Stock (35,300) | $14.50 | Aug. 16, 2014 | 35,300 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 2 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $713,333 | — | $521,250 | $521,250 | $2,466,677 | — | $46,454 | $4,268,964 |
| 2012 | $690,500 | — | — | — | $2,200,595 | — | $184,180 | $4,227,575 |
| 2011 | $655,967 | — | — | — | $1,095,387 | — | $44,237 | $2,590,257 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.