AMETEK (NYSE: AME) executive reports stock award and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMETEK executive John Wesley Hardin reported several routine equity transactions. He received a grant of 2,887 shares of common stock on February 17, 2026 as the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units awarded on March 22, 2023, bringing this direct holding to 68,122 shares before tax effects.

To cover related tax obligations, 929 common shares were withheld at a price of $233.33 per share, leaving 67,193 common shares held directly afterward. In addition, 75 units were credited through dividend reinvestments in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 1 unit through dividend reinvestment in a 401(k) plan, bringing that plan’s balance to 526 units.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hardin John Wesley

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1100 CASSATT ROAD

(Street)

BERWYN PA 19312-1177

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMETEK INC/ [ AME ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRES. - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock/ Serp	02/17/2026		J(1)		75	A	$0	23,159	D
401k Plan	02/17/2026		J(2)		1	A	$0	526	I	401k Plan
Common Stock	02/17/2026		A(3)		2,887	A	$0	68,122	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F(4)		929	D	$233.33	67,193	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents dividend reinvestments pursuant to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

2. Represents dividend reinvestments pursuant to the 401(k) Plan.

3. Settlement of PRSUs awarded on March 22, 2023.

4. Represents withholding of shares to pay taxes.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lynn Carino, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Hardin	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did AMETEK (AME) executive John Wesley Hardin report?

John Wesley Hardin reported routine equity activity, including settlement of 2,887 performance-based restricted stock units, tax withholding of 929 common shares, and small dividend reinvestments in both a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and a 401(k) plan, all dated February 17, 2026.

How many AMETEK (AME) shares did John Wesley Hardin receive and for what reason?

He received 2,887 AMETEK common shares as settlement of performance-based restricted stock units awarded on March 22, 2023. This award reflects earned equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase, and it increased his direct common stock holdings before tax withholding.

Why were 929 AMETEK (AME) shares transferred from John Wesley Hardin on February 17, 2026?

A total of 929 AMETEK common shares were withheld at $233.33 per share to pay taxes tied to the equity award settlement. This tax-withholding disposition reduced his direct holdings from 68,122 shares to 67,193 shares after the transaction was completed.

What do the ‘Common Stock/ Serp’ and ‘401k Plan’ entries mean for AMETEK (AME)?

The “Common Stock/ Serp” and “401k Plan” entries reflect dividend reinvestments, adding 75 units in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 1 unit in a 401(k) plan. These transactions are automatic plan reinvestments rather than discretionary market trades by the executive.

Did John Wesley Hardin buy or sell AMETEK (AME) shares on the open market?

The reported transactions show no open-market buy or sell. Activity includes a share award from performance-based restricted stock units, tax withholding via share delivery, and automatic dividend reinvestments in retirement-related plans, all categorized as administrative equity events.

How many AMETEK (AME) shares does John Wesley Hardin hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, he directly holds 67,193 AMETEK common shares, plus 23,159 units under a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 526 units in a 401(k) plan. These amounts reflect the updated balances reported as of February 17, 2026.