AMETEK (AME) executive Hermance exercises 6,608 options and sells matching shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AMETEK executive David F. Hermance, President – Electromechanical, exercised stock options for 6,608 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $85.45 per share and on the same date sold 6,608 shares at $254.00 per share. The options, received as employment compensation, became exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning on May 9, 2020. Following the reported transactions, Hermance reports direct holdings of 993 shares of Common Stock/SERP and indirect holdings of 484 shares through a 401(k) plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 6,608 shares ($1.11M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
5 txns
Insider
Hermance David F.
Role
PRESIDENT - ELECTROMECHANICAL
Sold
6,608 shs ($1.68M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.68M
Approx. exercise cost
$565K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$1.11M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option F2, F1 | 6,608 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 6,608 | $85.45 | $565K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 6,608 | $254.00 | $1.68M |
| holding | Common Stock/ Serp | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | 401k Plan | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 42,509 shares (Direct);
Common Stock/ Serp — 993 shares (Direct);
401k Plan — 484 shares (Indirect, 401(K) Plan)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The stock options became exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning on May 9, 2020.
- F2. Received as employment compensation.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 6,608 shares
Option Exercise Price: $85.45 per share
Shares Sold: 6,608 shares
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6 metrics
Options Exercised
6,608 shares
Stock options for AMETEK common stock exercised by David F. Hermance
Option Exercise Price
$85.45 per share
Exercise price of stock options converted into AMETEK common stock
Shares Sold
6,608 shares
AMETEK common shares sold by Hermance on August 7, 2026
Sale Price
$254.00 per share
Price per share for AMETEK common stock sale
SERP Holdings
993 shares
Common Stock/SERP directly held after transactions
401(k) Holdings
484 shares
AMETEK-related holdings in 401(k) plan reported as indirect ownership
Key Terms
Stock Option, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Common Stock/ Serp, 401k Plan
4 terms
Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Stock Option" reported as derivative security exercised"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Common Stock/ Serp financial
"security_title: "Common Stock/ Serp" listed as a holding entry"
401k Plan financial
"security_title: "401k Plan" with indirect ownership via 401(K) Plan"
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.
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FAQ
What did AMETEK (AME) executive David F. Hermance do in this Form 4?
David F. Hermance exercised 6,608 stock options for AMETEK common shares at $85.45 and sold 6,608 shares at $254.00 per share. The filing also updates his remaining direct and indirect share holdings.
How many AMETEK (AME) options did David F. Hermance exercise and at what price?
Hermance exercised 6,608 stock options for AMETEK common stock at an exercise price of $85.45 per share. These options were originally received as employment compensation and became exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning May 9, 2020.
Were the AMETEK (AME) stock options exercised by David F. Hermance part of his compensation?
Yes. The filing notes the 6,608 stock options exercised were received as employment compensation and became exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning on May 9, 2020, before being fully exercised on August 7, 2026.