Acme United (NYSE: ACU) COO exercises 35,000 options, shares withheld
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Acme United Corp President and COO Brian S. Olschan exercised 35,000 employee stock options on July 24, 2026 at $22.66 per share, receiving an equal number of common shares. To effect a net share settlement, 24,091 shares of common stock were withheld at $53.94 per share to cover the exercise price or tax obligations. Following the transaction, he directly holds 206,700 employee stock options.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 10,909 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
OLSCHAN BRIAN S
Role
President and COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option | 35,000 | $22.66 | $793K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 35,000 | $22.66 | $793K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 24,091 | $53.94 | $1.30M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option — 206,700 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 52,081 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The exercise of the subject option was effected on a net share settlement basis.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 35,000 options
Option Exercise Price: $22.66 per share
Shares Withheld: 24,091 shares
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Options Exercised
35,000 options
Employee stock options exercised on July 24, 2026
Option Exercise Price
$22.66 per share
Exercise price for 35,000 employee stock options
Shares Withheld
24,091 shares
Common shares withheld for exercise price or tax liability
Withheld Share Price
$53.94 per share
Value applied to common shares withheld in net share settlement
Remaining Employee Stock Options
206,700 options
Employee stock options directly held after the reported exercise
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, net share settlement, exercise price or tax liability
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Employee Stock Option financial
"He exercised 35,000 <b>employee stock options</b> on July 24, 2026 at $22.66 per share."
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 or tax liability financial
"Payment of <b>exercise price or tax liability</b> by delivering or withholding securities."
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Acme United (ACU) executive Brian S. Olschan report?
Brian S. Olschan reported exercising 35,000 employee stock options, receiving the same number of Acme United common shares. The transaction occurred on July 24, 2026 and was structured using a net share settlement, with part of the resulting shares withheld.
How many Acme United (ACU) options did Brian S. Olschan exercise and at what price?
He exercised 35,000 employee stock options at an exercise price of $22.66 per share. These options, originally exercisable beginning August 8, 2022 and expiring August 8, 2028, converted into an equal number of Acme United common shares as part of the transaction.
What is Brian S. Olschan’s remaining Acme United (ACU) option position after this transaction?
After exercising 35,000 options, Brian S. Olschan directly holds 206,700 employee stock options. This figure reflects his remaining derivative position in Acme United options reported in the filing and does not include any separate common stock holdings not specified there.
Was Brian S. Olschan’s Acme United (ACU) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, indicating the reported transactions were not designated as occurring under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The timing is therefore not identified as pre-scheduled under such a plan.