Ameresco (NYSE: AMRC) director exercises options, sells 5,000 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ameresco, Inc. director Francis V. Wisneski Jr. reported an option exercise and share sale involving Class A Common Stock. On May 29, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 5,000 shares at $5.80 per share and then executed an open-market sale of 5,000 shares at $36.12 per share. After these transactions, he directly owns 25,232 shares of Ameresco Class A Common Stock. The stock option exercised was subject to vesting based on Ameresco achieving adjusted EBITDA of at least $100 million or the three-year anniversary of the grant.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($180,600)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
WISNESKI FRANCIS V JR
Role
null
Sold
5,000 shs ($181K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to puchase) | 5,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 5,000 | $5.80 | $29K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 5,000 | $36.12 | $181K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to puchase) — 15,000 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 30,232 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,000 shares
Sale price: $36.12 per share
Shares acquired via option: 5,000 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
5,000 shares
Class A Common Stock sold in open-market transaction on May 29, 2026 at $36.12
Sale price
$36.12 per share
Price for 5,000 Ameresco Class A shares sold on May 29, 2026
Shares acquired via option
5,000 shares
Class A Common Stock acquired by exercising options at $5.80 per share
Option exercise price
$5.80 per share
Exercise price for stock option covering 5,000 Ameresco Class A shares
Shares owned after transactions
25,232 shares
Director’s direct holdings of Ameresco Class A Common Stock after May 29, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA vesting threshold
$100 million
Company adjusted EBITDA required for option vesting, per footnote
Option expiration date
March 8, 2027
Expiration date of stock option referenced in derivative transaction
Net shares sold
5,000 shares
Net-buy/sell direction reported as net-sell of 5,000 shares
Key Terms
open-market sale, Stock Option (right to puchase), Class A Common Stock, adjusted EBITDA, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 5,000 Class A Common Stock shares"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Stock Option (right to puchase) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (right to puchase)" in derivative transaction"
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock" in non-derivative transactions"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
adjusted EBITDA financial
"footnote: "the company achieving adjusted EBITDA of at least $100 million""
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for option-related entries"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Ameresco (AMRC) report for Francis V. Wisneski Jr.?
Ameresco director Francis V. Wisneski Jr. exercised options for 5,000 Class A shares and sold 5,000 shares in an open-market transaction on May 29, 2026, leaving him with 25,232 directly owned shares afterward.
What stock options did the Ameresco (AMRC) director exercise in this Form 4?
He exercised a stock option covering 5,000 shares of Ameresco Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.80 per share. These options were previously granted and became exercisable under the plan’s vesting conditions.
What are Francis V. Wisneski Jr.’s Ameresco (AMRC) holdings after the reported transactions?
Following the May 29, 2026 transactions, Francis V. Wisneski Jr. directly owns 25,232 shares of Ameresco Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his position after both the 5,000-share option exercise and the 5,000-share open-market sale.
What were the vesting conditions for the Ameresco (AMRC) stock option exercised?
The option shares vested fully once Ameresco achieved adjusted EBITDA of at least $100 million or upon the three-year anniversary of the grant, whichever occurred first. These conditions governed when the director could exercise the 5,000-share option.
Does the Ameresco (AMRC) Form 4 show net buying or selling by the director?
The Form 4 reflects both an option exercise and a share sale, with a net effect of 5,000 more shares sold than acquired through open-market activity. The filing’s transaction summary characterizes this as a net-sell of 5,000 shares.