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AMETEK (NYSE: AME) CAO restructures holdings, moving 39,954 shares to trust

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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMETEK's chief administrative officer Ronald J. Oscher reported internal ownership changes rather than open-market trading. The filing shows a Code J restructuring involving 39,954 shares of common stock moved to a trust described as being held by him as trustee, with no price reported.

After these transactions, he holds 2,887 common shares directly and 39,954 shares indirectly through the trust, plus 4,897 common stock units in a SERP account and 916 shares through a 401k plan. The activity reflects a transfer to a trust, not a purchase or sale.

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Insider Oscher Ronald J
Role CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 39,954 $0.00 --
Other Common Stock 39,954 $0.00 --
holding 401k Plan -- -- --
holding Common Stock/ Serp -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,887 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 39,954 shares (Indirect, By Trust); 401k Plan — 916 shares (Indirect, 401k Plan); Common Stock/ Serp — 4,897 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Transfer to a trust. Held by a trust which the reporting person is a trustee.
Restructuring shares 79,908 shares Total Code J restructuring shares in this filing
Shares moved to trust 39,954 shares Common Stock, Code J, indirect ownership by trust
Direct common shares after 2,887 shares Total common stock held directly after transactions
Trust common shares after 39,954 shares Total common stock held indirectly by trust after transactions
SERP units after 4,897 shares Common Stock/ SERP total following transaction
401k shares after 916 shares Indirect holdings through 401k plan after transaction
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider activity is reported on a Form 4 for Ronald J. Oscher."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Code J regulatory
"The transactions use Code J, described as other acquisition or disposition."
401k Plan financial
"One entry lists indirect ownership under a 401k Plan with 916 shares."
A 401(k) plan is an employer-sponsored retirement savings account that lets workers set aside part of their paycheck into investments, often with tax breaks and sometimes with matching contributions from the employer. Think of it as a workplace piggy bank that grows through employee contributions, optional company top-ups, and market returns; it matters to investors because it shapes household retirement security, drives large flows of money into public markets, and affects a company’s compensation costs and ability to attract and keep talent.
SERP financial
"Holdings include Common Stock/ Serp totaling 4,897 units after the transaction."
A Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) is a company-funded benefit that promises extra retirement pay to selected senior executives beyond regular pension or savings plans. Think of it as a bespoke top-up savings account the employer guarantees for key leaders; it matters to investors because SERPs create future financial obligations, influence executive retention and pay incentives, and can signal how a company prioritizes management costs versus shareholder returns.
indirect ownership financial
"The filing shows indirect ownership of common stock held by a trust."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Oscher Ronald J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1100 CASSATT ROAD

(Street)
BERWYN PENNSYLVANIA 19312

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMETEK INC/ [ AME ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/27/2026J(1)39,954D$02,887D
Common Stock05/27/2026J(1)39,954A$039,954I(2)By Trust
401k Plan916I401k Plan
Common Stock/ Serp4,897D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Transfer to a trust.
2. Held by a trust which the reporting person is a trustee.
Remarks:
/s/ Lynn Carino, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Oscher05/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did AMETEK (AME) report for Ronald J. Oscher?

Ronald J. Oscher reported internal ownership changes classified as Code J transactions. The filing shows a restructuring involving transfers of 39,954 common shares to a trust, with no open-market buying or selling and no transaction price disclosed.

Did Ronald J. Oscher buy or sell AMETEK (AME) shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not show open-market purchases or sales. Instead, it reports Code J "other" transactions, reflecting a transfer of 39,954 common shares to a trust, which is treated as a restructuring of how existing holdings are organized.

How many AMETEK (AME) shares does Ronald J. Oscher hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Ronald J. Oscher holds 2,887 common shares directly and 39,954 common shares indirectly through a trust, plus 4,897 common stock units in a SERP account and 916 shares through a 401k plan.

What does the Code J transaction mean in Ronald J. Oscher’s AMETEK (AME) filing?

Code J indicates "other acquisition or disposition" rather than a standard buy or sell. In this case, the filing describes a transfer of 39,954 AMETEK common shares to a trust where Oscher serves as trustee, reflecting an internal restructuring of ownership.

How are AMETEK (AME) shares held by Ronald J. Oscher’s trust characterized?

The filing states that 39,954 AMETEK common shares are "held by a trust which the reporting person is a trustee." This means the position is reported as indirect ownership, with the trust formally holding the shares while Oscher is identified as trustee.