Director at AAON (AAON) exercises stock options and sells 31,271 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AAON, INC. director Gary D. Fields reported an exercise-and-sell transaction in company stock. He exercised options to acquire 31,271 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $31.69 and $48.91 per share, then sold 31,271 shares in open-market trades at weighted average prices around $134 per share.
After these transactions, he holds 34,252 common shares directly, plus indirect holdings through a custodial account for his grandchildren and a 401(k) plan. He also retains unexercised stock options covering 7,329, 22,338, 31,968 and 19,081 underlying common shares at exercise prices ranging from $36.13 to $82.39, with expiration dates between 2032 and 2035.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 31,271 shares ($4,192,398)
Net Sell
12 txns
Insider
Fields Gary D
Role
null
Sold
31,271 shs ($4.19M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 5,253 | $31.69 | $166K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 26,018 | $48.91 | $1.27M |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 26,018 | $48.91 | $1.27M |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 26,018 | $134.07 | $3.49M |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 5,253 | $31.69 | $166K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.004 | 5,253 | $134.05 | $704K |
| 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 — 60,270 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.004 — 6,232 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $134.00 to $137.36. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $134.00 to $136.87. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 31,271 shares
Sale prices: $134.05 and $134.07/share
Options exercised: 31,271 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Shares sold
31,271 shares
Total AAON common shares sold in open-market transactions on May 12, 2026
Sale prices
$134.05 and $134.07/share
Weighted average sale prices for 5,253 and 26,018 shares
Options exercised
31,271 shares
AAON stock options exercised at $31.69 and $48.91 per share
Exercise prices
$31.69 and $48.91/share
Strike prices for exercised AAON stock options
Direct shares after
34,252 shares
AAON common stock directly owned after reported transactions
Remaining option 1
7,329 shares at $82.39
Unexercised AAON stock option expiring March 11, 2035
Remaining option 2
22,338 shares at $79.73
Unexercised AAON stock option expiring March 11, 2034
Remaining option 3
31,968 shares at $62.03
Unexercised AAON stock option expiring March 6, 2033
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), open-market sale, weighted average sales price, 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right to Buy)" with underlying Common Stock"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for AAON common stock"
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.
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" for indirect AAON holdings"
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for M-coded transactions"
FAQ
What insider transaction did AAON (AAON) director Gary D. Fields report?
Gary D. Fields reported exercising stock options for 31,271 AAON shares and selling 31,271 shares in open-market transactions. The filing shows a paired exercise-and-sell pattern rather than a simple purchase or sale, typical when converting options into cash.
At what prices did Gary D. Fields exercise AAON stock options?
He exercised AAON stock options for 5,253 shares at an exercise price of $31.69 and 26,018 shares at $48.91 per share. These exercises converted derivative positions into common stock, which was then sold in the market the same day.
What AAON stock options does Gary D. Fields still hold after this Form 4?
He retains several AAON stock option grants with exercise prices of $82.39, $79.73, $62.03 and $36.13 per share. These options cover 7,329, 22,338, 31,968 and 19,081 underlying common shares, expiring between 2032 and 2035.