Acme United CFO exercises and receives stock options
Acme United Corp. Chief Financial Officer Paul G. Driscoll exercised 15,000 employee stock options at $24.92 on July 29, 2026, acquiring 15,000 common shares.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Acme United Corp. Chief Financial Officer Paul G. Driscoll exercised 15,000 employee stock options at $24.92 on July 29, 2026, acquiring 15,000 common shares. He also received a new grant of 15,000 options at an exercise price of $59.90 expiring in 2036, and 10,300 shares were withheld to cover obligations through net share settlement.
Insider Trade Summary
15,000 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
DRISCOLL PAUL G
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option | 15,000 | $24.92 | $374K |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option | 15,000 | $59.90 | $899K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 15,000 | $24.92 | $374K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 10,300 | $59.90 | $617K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option — 305,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 55,098 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Employee Stock Option, 305,000 to 305,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 50,398 to 55,098 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The exercise of the subject option was effected on a net share settlement basis.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 15,000 shares
Exercise price (exercised options): $24.92 per share
New option grant size: 15,000 options
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Options exercised
15,000 shares
Employee stock options exercised on July 29, 2026 at $24.92
Exercise price (exercised options)
$24.92 per share
Price for 15,000 employee stock options exercised into common stock
New option grant size
15,000 options
Employee stock option grant on July 29, 2026 with $59.90 exercise price expiring July 29, 2036
New grant exercise price
$59.90 per share
Exercise price of new 15,000-share employee stock option award
Shares withheld
10,300 shares
Common shares disposed of at $59.90 to cover obligations via net share settlement
Withholding price
$59.90 per share
Per-share value for 10,300 common shares used to pay exercise price or taxes
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, net share settlement, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities
4 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option" for derivative transactions on July 29, 2026"
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 or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial
"transaction_code_description for code F dispositions of common stock"
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Acme United (ACU) report for CFO Paul G. Driscoll on July 29, 2026?
CFO Paul G. Driscoll exercised 15,000 stock options at $24.92 for common shares, received a new 15,000-option grant at $59.90, and had 10,300 shares withheld to cover related obligations via net share settlement.
How many Acme United (ACU) options did the CFO exercise and at what price?
Paul G. Driscoll exercised 15,000 employee stock options at an exercise price of $24.92 per share. These options converted into 15,000 shares of Acme United common stock as part of the reported July 29, 2026 transactions.
What new stock option award did the Acme United (ACU) CFO receive?
The CFO received a new grant of 15,000 employee stock options with an exercise price of $59.90 per share, exercisable starting July 29, 2030 and expiring July 29, 2036, all reported as directly owned derivative securities.
Were the July 29, 2026 Acme United (ACU) insider transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The report’s checkbox indicating a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was not marked. No footnote references a 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan, so the transactions are not identified as plan-based in this disclosure.
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