AAON (AAON) director exercises options and sells 19,081 shares in mixed Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AAON, INC. director Gary D. Fields reported an exercise-and-sale transaction in company stock. He exercised stock options to acquire 19,081 shares of common stock at $36.13 per share and on the same date sold 19,081 shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $137.60 per share. The sale was executed through multiple trades at prices ranging from $134.02 to $139.24. Following these transactions, he directly holds 34,252 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 9,250 shares as custodian for his grandchildren and 6,232 shares in a 401(k) plan. He also retains several stock option awards with exercise prices between $48.91 and $82.39 that are exercisable into additional shares of AAON common stock over future years.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 19,081 shares ($2,625,546)
Net Sell
9 txns
Insider
Fields Gary D
Role
null
Sold
19,081 shs ($2.63M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 19,081 | $36.13 | $689K |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 19,081 | $36.13 | $689K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 19,081 | $137.60 | $2.63M |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.004 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.004 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.004 — 53,333 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.004 — 6,232 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 19,081 shares
Weighted average sale price: $137.60 per share
Sale price range: $134.02–$139.24 per share
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8 metrics
Shares sold
19,081 shares
Open-market sale of common stock
Weighted average sale price
$137.60 per share
Open-market sale on 2026-05-13
Sale price range
$134.02–$139.24 per share
Multiple trades on sale date
Option exercise price
$36.13 per share
Exercise of 19,081-share stock option
Direct shares after transaction
34,252 shares
Common stock held directly post-transaction
Custodial indirect holdings
9,250 shares
Held as custodian for grandchildren
401(k) indirect holdings
6,232 shares
Held through 401(k) plan
Remaining option exercise prices
$48.91–$82.39
Exercise prices of remaining stock options
Key Terms
open-market sale, Stock Option (Right to Buy), weighted average sales price, 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"sale in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title": "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
weighted average sales price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price."
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership": "401(k) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Gary D. Fields report for AAON (AAON)?
Director Gary D. Fields exercised options for 19,081 AAON shares at $36.13 and sold 19,081 shares in an open-market trade at a weighted average of $137.60. This represents a classic exercise-and-sell liquidity transaction rather than a net increase in share ownership.
At what prices did the AAON (AAON) insider sale occur?
The AAON insider sale by Gary D. Fields used multiple trades between $134.02 and $139.24 per share, with a weighted average sales price of $137.60. These trades were all executed on the same date and reported together in the Form 4 footnote.
What options on AAON (AAON) stock does Gary D. Fields still hold?
Gary D. Fields retains several AAON stock option grants with exercise prices of $82.39, $79.73, $62.03, and $48.91. Each option is exercisable into specified numbers of common shares and carries expiration dates between 2031 and 2035, providing long-term equity exposure.
Was the AAON (AAON) insider transaction a simple sale or an option exercise and sale?
The AAON transaction combined an option exercise and a sale. Fields exercised stock options to acquire 19,081 shares at $36.13 and then sold 19,081 shares at a weighted average of $137.60, effectively converting an option position into cash while maintaining his remaining holdings and other options.