John E Vollmer III
Insider
First SEC filing: April 29, 2005 · Latest: April 29, 2005
Insider at
Insider transactions
0 buys (P)
0 sells (S)
Net: $0
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 2, 2017 | PTEN | A | 37,862 | · | · | 800,460 Direct | +4.96% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 2, 2017 | PTEN | A | 84,298 | · | · | 762,598 Direct | +12.43% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 26, 2016 | PTEN | A | 189,100 | · | · | 189,100 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 26, 2016 | PTEN | A | 48,300 | · | · | 678,300 Direct | +7.67% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | A | 154,200 | · | · | 154,200 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | F | 39,574 | $20.33 | $804,539 | 630,000 Direct | -5.91% | Disposed | -44.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | A | 96,000 | $20.33 | $1,951,680 | 669,574 Direct | +16.74% | Acquired | -44.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | A | 44,500 | · | · | 573,574 Direct | +8.41% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 25, 2014 | PTEN | M | 60,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 25, 2014 | PTEN | F | 45,861 | $32.22 | $1,477,641 | 529,074 Direct | -7.98% | Disposed | -65.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 25, 2014 | PTEN | M | 60,000 | $19.14 | $1,148,400 | 574,935 Direct | +11.65% | Acquired | -41.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | A | 78,500 | · | · | 78,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | F | 22,024 | $33.10 | $728,994 | 514,935 Direct | -4.10% | Disposed | -66.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | A | 52,500 | $33.10 | $1,737,750 | 536,959 Direct | +10.84% | Acquired | -66.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | A | 42,500 | · | · | 484,459 Direct | +9.62% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | F | 8,041 | $33.55 | $269,776 | 441,959 Direct | -1.79% | Disposed | -66.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | A | 115,000 | · | · | 115,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | A | 57,500 | · | · | 450,000 Direct | +14.65% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | F | 26,253 | $22.88 | $600,669 | 392,500 Direct | -6.27% | Disposed | -51.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | A | 65,000 | $22.88 | $1,487,200 | 418,753 Direct | +18.37% | Acquired | -51.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 29, 2013 | PTEN | M | 190,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 29, 2013 | PTEN | F | 154,747 | $23.84 | $3,689,168 | 353,753 Direct | -30.43% | Disposed | -53.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 29, 2013 | PTEN | M | 190,000 | $16.22 | $3,081,800 | 508,500 Direct | +59.65% | Acquired | -30.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2012 | PTEN | J | 200,000 | · | · | 200,000 Indirect | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2012 | PTEN | J | 200,000 | · | · | 318,500 Direct | -38.57% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2012 | PTEN | A | 160,000 | · | · | 160,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2012 | PTEN | A | 48,000 | · | · | 518,500 Direct | +10.20% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2011 | PTEN | M | 210,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2011 | PTEN | M | 210,000 | $13.20 | $2,772,000 | 470,500 Direct | +80.61% | Acquired | -15.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2011 | PTEN | F | 425 | $30.90 | $13,132 | 260,500 Direct | -0.16% | Disposed | -63.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2011 | PTEN | F | 6,075 | $31.20 | $189,540 | 260,925 Direct | -2.28% | Disposed | -64.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 26, 2011 | PTEN | A | 69,000 | · | · | 69,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 26, 2011 | PTEN | A | 47,500 | · | · | 267,000 Direct | +21.64% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2010 | PTEN | A | 177,500 | · | · | 177,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2010 | PTEN | A | 50,000 | · | · | 219,500 Direct | +29.50% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2009 | PTEN | A | 175,000 | · | · | 175,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2009 | PTEN | A | 49,000 | · | · | 169,500 Direct | +40.66% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | M | 190,000 | · | · | 210,000 Direct | -47.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | M | 110,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | S | 300,000 | $32.20 | $9,660,000 | 120,500 Direct | -71.34% | Disposed | -65.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | M | 190,000 | $13.20 | $2,508,000 | 420,500 Direct | +82.43% | Acquired | -15.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | M | 110,000 | $8.06 | $886,600 | 230,500 Direct | +91.29% | Acquired | 39.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2008 | PTEN | F | 4,266 | $29.31 | $125,036 | 120,500 Direct | -3.42% | Disposed | -61.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2008 | PTEN | F | 2,734 | $29.31 | $80,134 | 124,766 Direct | -2.14% | Disposed | -61.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 25, 2008 | PTEN | A | 119,000 | · | · | 119,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 25, 2008 | PTEN | A | 47,500 | · | · | 127,500 Direct | +59.38% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 23, 2007 | PTEN | A | 150,000 | · | · | 150,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 23, 2007 | PTEN | A | 25,000 | · | · | 80,000 Direct | +45.45% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 1, 2006 | PTEN | A | 125,000 | · | · | 125,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 1, 2006 | PTEN | A | 15,000 | · | · | 55,000 Direct | +37.50% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2005 | PTEN | A | 75,000 | · | · | 75,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 27, 2005 | PTEN | A | 15,000 | · | · | 40,000 Direct | +60.00% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 20,000 | $2.45 | $49,000 | 45,000 Direct | +80.00% | Acquired | 357.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 40,000 | $7.92 | $316,800 | 85,000 Direct | +88.89% | Acquired | 41.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 100,000 | $8.06 | $806,000 | 185,000 Direct | +117.65% | Acquired | 39.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | S | 160,000 | $26.73 | $4,276,800 | 25,000 Direct | -86.49% | Disposed | -58.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 20,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 40,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | M | 100,000 | · | · | 110,000 Direct | -47.62% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 22, 2005 | PTEN | M | 140,000 | $2.45 | $343,000 | 165,000 Direct | +560.00% | Acquired | 357.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 22, 2005 | PTEN | S | 140,000 | $26.49 | $3,708,600 | 25,000 Direct | -84.85% | Disposed | -57.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 22, 2005 | PTEN | M | 140,000 | · | · | 20,000 Direct | -87.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2004 | PTEN | A | 30,000 | · | · | 30,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 28, 2004 | PTEN | A | 12,500 | · | · | 12,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | M | 102,100 | $4.94 | $504,374 | 102,100 Direct | · | Acquired | 353.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | M | 110,900 | $4.91 | $544,519 | 213,000 Direct | +108.62% | Acquired | 356.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | S | 213,000 | $35.99 | $7,665,870 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -37.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | M | 102,100 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | M | 110,900 | · | · | 80,000 Direct | -58.09% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 12, 2004 | PTEN | M | 35,400 | $4.94 | $174,876 | 35,400 Direct | · | Acquired | 353.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 12, 2004 | PTEN | S | 35,400 | $36.31 | $1,285,374 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -38.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 12, 2004 | PTEN | M | 35,400 | · | · | 102,100 Direct | -25.75% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2016 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $18.54 | April 25, 2026 | 189,100 | Acquired |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $20.33 | April 20, 2025 | 154,200 | Acquired |
| April 25, 2014 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $19.14 | April 27, 2014 | 60,000 | Disposed |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $33.10 | April 21, 2024 | 78,500 | Acquired |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $22.88 | April 21, 2023 | 115,000 | Acquired |
| March 29, 2013 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $16.22 | April 29, 2013 | 190,000 | Disposed |
| April 24, 2012 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $16.20 | April 23, 2022 | 160,000 | Acquired |
| Oct. 31, 2011 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 210,000 | Disposed |
| April 26, 2011 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $31.20 | April 25, 2021 | 69,000 | Acquired |
| April 27, 2010 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $14.83 | April 26, 2020 | 177,500 | Acquired |
| April 28, 2009 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $13.17 | April 27, 2019 | 175,000 | Acquired |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 190,000 | Disposed |
| May 13, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $8.06 | Oct. 22, 2011 | 110,000 | Disposed |
| April 25, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $29.31 | April 24, 2018 | 119,000 | Acquired |
| April 23, 2007 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $24.17 | April 22, 2017 | 150,000 | Acquired |
| Aug. 1, 2006 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $28.16 | July 31, 2016 | 125,000 | Acquired |
| April 27, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $24.63 | April 26, 2015 | 75,000 | Acquired |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $2.45 | April 25, 2009 | 20,000 | Disposed |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $7.92 | July 20, 2011 | 40,000 | Disposed |
| April 7, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $8.06 | Oct. 23, 2011 | 100,000 | Disposed |
| March 22, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $2.45 | April 25, 2009 | 140,000 | Disposed |
| April 28, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | $38.28 | April 27, 2011 | 30,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $4.94 | July 12, 2008 | 102,100 | Disposed |
| Feb. 13, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $4.91 | April 25, 2009 | 110,900 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock | $4.94 | July 12, 2008 | 35,400 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $413,462 | $1,200,000 | $2,637,435 | · | · | · | $585,800 | $4,836,697 |
| 2016 | $350,000 | · | $1,757,844 | $915,227 | $312,626 | · | $10,600 | $3,346,297 |
| 2012 | $350,000 | · | · | · | $1,397,022 | · | $10,000 | $4,299,646 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.