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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMETEK executive David F. Hermance, President – Electromechanical, reported several equity-related transactions in company stock. He acquired 2,652 shares of common stock through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units awarded on March 22, 2023, increasing his direct holdings to 42,817 shares.

To cover related tax obligations, 831 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of 233.3300 per share, reducing his direct holdings to 41,986 shares. In addition, 6 common stock equivalents were added through dividend reinvestments in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 3 units were added via dividend reinvestments in the 401(k) Plan, bringing his 401(k) position to 484 units.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Hermance David F.

Role PRESIDENT - ELECTROMECHANICAL

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock/ Serp	6	$0.00	--
Other	401k Plan	3	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,652	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	831	$233.33	$194K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock/ Serp — 993 shares (Direct); 401k Plan — 484 shares (Indirect, 401(K) Plan); Common Stock — 42,817 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents dividend reinvestments pursuant to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Represents dividend reinvestments pursuant to the 401(k) Plan. Settlement of PRSUs awarded on March 22, 2023. Represents withholding of shares to pay taxes.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Hermance David F.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1100 CASSATT ROAD

(Street)

BERWYN PA 19312

(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)
	PRESIDENT - ELECTROMECHANICAL

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)		6	A	$0	993	D
401k Plan	02/17/2026		J(2)		3	A	$0	484	I	401(K) Plan
Common Stock	02/17/2026		A(3)		2,652	A	$0	42,817	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F(4)		831	D	$233.33	41,986	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. Hermance	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did AMETEK (AME) executive David F. Hermance report?

David F. Hermance reported a grant of 2,652 AMETEK common shares from settled performance-based RSUs, tax withholding of 831 shares, and small dividend reinvestments into both a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and a 401(k) Plan on the same transaction date.

Did the AMETEK (AME) Form 4 show David F. Hermance buying or selling shares on the open market?

The Form 4 did not show open-market buying or selling. It reported a share award from settled performance-based RSUs, tax-related share withholding, and dividend reinvestments in retirement plans, which are administrative and compensation-related transactions rather than discretionary market trades.

How many AMETEK (AME) shares did David F. Hermance receive in the latest equity award?

He received 2,652 AMETEK common shares through settlement of performance-based restricted stock units awarded on March 22, 2023. This equity award increased his direct ownership position before tax withholding was applied to cover associated obligations in shares.

What tax-related transaction was reported for AMETEK (AME) executive David F. Hermance?

The filing shows 831 AMETEK shares were withheld to pay taxes related to the equity award. These shares were valued at a transaction price of $233.33 per share, reducing his directly held common stock after the withholding was completed.

What changes occurred in David F. Hermance’s AMETEK (AME) retirement plan holdings?

His Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan position increased by 6 units from dividend reinvestments, and his 401(k) Plan holdings rose by 3 units from dividend reinvestments. After these transactions, the 401(k) Plan position totaled 484 units attributed to him indirectly.

What is the overall nature of the AMETEK (AME) Form 4 transactions for David F. Hermance?

The transactions reflect routine compensation and plan activity: settlement of performance-based RSUs into shares, share withholding for taxes, and dividend reinvestments in retirement-related plans, rather than active trading decisions in AMETEK common stock on the open market.