ACME United director granted 2,500 stock options
ACME United Corp director Paul J. Conway reported a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options dated 2026-07-29.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ACME United Corp director Paul J. Conway reported a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options dated 2026-07-29. The options have an exercise price of $59.90 per share, are exercisable starting 2026-07-30, and expire on 2036-07-29. After this award, he holds 10,000 options directly.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 2,500 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Conway Paul J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option | 2,500 | $59.90 | $150K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option — 10,000 contracts (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Employee Stock Option, 7,500 to 10,000 contracts (Direct)
Key Figures
Options granted: 2,500 Employee Stock Options
Exercise price: $59.90 per share
Options after grant: 10,000 options
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Options granted
2,500 Employee Stock Options
Grant to director Paul J. Conway on 2026-07-29
Exercise price
$59.90 per share
Exercise price of Employee Stock Option grant
Options after grant
10,000 options
Total options Conway holds following the reported award
Underlying shares
2,500 shares of Common Stock
Shares issuable upon exercise of the granted options
Exercise date
2026-07-30
Date from which the granted options are exercisable
Expiration date
2036-07-29
Expiration of the Employee Stock Option grant
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, underlying security, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
3 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"Grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Option awards to director Paul J. Conway"
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.
underlying security financial
"The underlying security is ACME United Common Stock for these options"
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The grant is not identified as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
FAQ
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What did ACME United (ACU) director Paul J. Conway report in this Form 4?
Paul J. Conway reported a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options linked to ACME United common stock. The options were awarded on 2026-07-29 as equity compensation, increasing his directly held option total to 10,000.
What are the key terms of Paul J. Conway's new ACME United (ACU) stock options?
The grant covers 2,500 Employee Stock Options with an exercise price of $59.90 per share. They are exercisable from 2026-07-30, expire on 2036-07-29, and are settled in ACME United common stock on exercise.
How many ACME United (ACU) options does Paul J. Conway hold after this grant?
Following the reported grant, Paul J. Conway holds 10,000 Employee Stock Options directly. This figure reflects his total derivative holdings of options after adding the 2,500-option award disclosed in the transaction.
When can Paul J. Conway exercise his new ACME United (ACU) stock options?
The options are shown as exercisable on 2026-07-30. They carry an expiration date of 2036-07-29, providing a long-term window in which Conway may choose to exercise them, subject to applicable terms.
Was Paul J. Conway's ACME United (ACU) option grant under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The grant is not identified as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as a planned transaction, and there are no plan-related explanatory footnotes.
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