ACME United director exercises 3,400 stock options
ACME UNITED CORP director Holden Richmond Y Jr reported option-related transactions on 2026-07-24.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ACME UNITED CORP director Holden Richmond Y Jr reported option-related transactions on 2026-07-24. He exercised employee stock options covering 1,500 shares at $21.20 and 1,900 shares at $21.75, receiving equivalent common stock. To cover the exercise price or tax obligations on a net share settlement basis, 606 and 788 common shares were withheld at $52.45 per share. The filing shows option exercises with associated share dispositions rather than open-market purchases or sales.
Insider Trade Summary
3,400 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
6 txns
Insider
HOLDEN RICHMOND Y JR
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option | 1,500 | $21.20 | $32K |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option | 1,900 | $21.75 | $41K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,500 | $21.20 | $32K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 606 | $52.45 | $32K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,900 | $21.75 | $41K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F2 | 788 | $52.45 | $41K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option — 28,100 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 17,256 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Employee Stock Option, 31,500 to 28,100 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 15,250 to 17,256 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The exercise of the subject option was effected on a net share settlement basis.
- F2. The exercise of the subject option was effected on a net share settlement basis.
Key Figures
Options Exercised 1: 1,500 shares at $21.20
Options Exercised 2: 1,900 shares at $21.75
Total Options Exercised: 3,400 shares
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6 metrics
Options Exercised 1
1,500 shares at $21.20
Employee Stock Option exercise into common stock on 2026-07-24
Options Exercised 2
1,900 shares at $21.75
Employee Stock Option exercise into common stock on 2026-07-24
Total Options Exercised
3,400 shares
exerciseCount/exerciseShares for derivative exercises reported
Shares Withheld 1
606 shares at $52.45
Code F disposition for exercise price or tax liability, with footnote F1
Shares Withheld 2
788 shares at $52.45
Code F disposition for exercise price or tax liability, with footnote F2
Total Shares Withheld
1,394 shares
exercisePriceOrTaxLiabilityShares across two F-code transactions
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, net share settlement, exercise price, tax liability
4 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"The security title for two derivative transactions is Employee Stock Option"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
exercise price financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
FAQ
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What did ACU director Holden Richmond Y Jr report in this Form 4?
He reported exercising employee stock options for 1,500 and 1,900 shares of ACME UNITED CORP common stock and related share withholdings to cover exercise price or tax obligations on a net share settlement basis.
How many ACME UNITED (ACU) options did Holden Richmond Y Jr exercise?
He exercised options covering a total of 3,400 shares of ACME UNITED CORP common stock, consisting of 1,500 shares at a $21.20 exercise price and 1,900 shares at a $21.75 exercise price, both dated 2026-07-24.
What prices were used for the ACU option exercises reported?
The employee stock options were exercised at $21.20 per share for 1,500 shares and $21.75 per share for 1,900 shares. These figures represent the conversion or exercise prices specified for each option grant in the filing.
Were the ACU transactions open-market buys or sells?
No. The Form 4 shows option exercises (code M) and share dispositions coded F for payment of exercise price or tax liability. It does not report open-market purchases or sales under codes P or S for ACME UNITED CORP common stock.
Does the ACU Form 4 indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative. The data indicate aff_10b5_one: false, and there are no footnotes describing a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for these ACME UNITED CORP transactions.
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