ACME United grants 2,500 stock options to director
ACME United Corp director Davidson Rex Lynn received a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options on July 29, 2026, each with an exercise price of $59.90 per share, exercisable into 2,500 shares of common stock and expiring July 29, 2036.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ACME United Corp director Davidson Rex Lynn received a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options on July 29, 2026, each with an exercise price of $59.90 per share, exercisable into 2,500 shares of common stock and expiring July 29, 2036. Following this grant, he holds 31,500 stock options directly.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 2,500 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Davidson Rex Lynn
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option | 2,500 | $59.90 | $150K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option — 31,500 contracts (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Employee Stock Option, 29,000 to 31,500 contracts (Direct)
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 2500.0000 options
Exercise price: $59.9000 per share
Total options after grant: 31500.0000 options
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Stock options granted
2500.0000 options
Employee Stock Option grant to Davidson Rex Lynn on 2026-07-29
Exercise price
$59.9000 per share
Exercise (conversion) price of the Employee Stock Option grant
Total options after grant
31500.0000 options
Derivative securities held directly by Davidson Rex Lynn after the transaction
Option expiration date
2036-07-29
Expiration date of the granted Employee Stock Options
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, exercise price, derivative security
3 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option" granted to the director"
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
"conversion_or_exercise_price of 59.9000 as the exercise price per share"
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_type marked as "derivative" for the option award"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did ACME United (ACU) disclose for Davidson Rex Lynn?
ACME United disclosed that director Davidson Rex Lynn received a grant of 2,500 Employee Stock Options on July 29, 2026. Each option relates to one share of common stock and reflects a compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
How many ACME United (ACU) stock options were granted to Davidson Rex Lynn?
Davidson Rex Lynn was granted 2,500 Employee Stock Options. These options are derivative securities that can be exercised into 2,500 shares of ACME United common stock, providing him with additional potential equity exposure as part of his director compensation.
What is the exercise price and term of the new ACME United (ACU) options?
The new options carry an exercise price of $59.90 per share and expire on July 29, 2036. The filing lists an exercise date of July 30, 2026, defining when the options become exercisable under their stated terms.
How many ACME United (ACU) options does Davidson Rex Lynn hold after this grant?
After this grant, Davidson Rex Lynn holds a total of 31,500 stock options directly. This figure reflects his derivative holdings following the 2,500-option award reported, as summarized in the post-transaction holdings data.
Was the ACME United (ACU) option grant reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox in the report is unchecked, indicating the transaction was not affirmatively identified as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The disclosure does not describe it as part of any pre-arranged trading arrangement.
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