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[Form 4] A.O. Smith Corporation Insider Trading Activity

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Form Type
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On 31-Jul-2025, A. O. Smith (AOS) EVP & CFO Charles T. Lauber filed a Form 4 reporting a routine insider transaction. He exercised 2,933 employee stock options granted on 08-Feb-2016 at an exercise price of $31.67 (Code “M”), receiving an equal number of common shares. To satisfy tax withholding, he disposed of 2,074 shares at $70.79 (Code “F”), resulting in a net increase of 859 shares.

  • Direct ownership after the transactions: 39,852 common shares.
  • Remaining options from the 2016 grant: 0.

The filing does not signal any change in corporate outlook; it merely updates Lauber’s holdings. The net share addition may be viewed as a modest expression of executive confidence but is not considered materially impactful to AOS’s valuation or operations.

Il 31 luglio 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP e CFO di A. O. Smith (AOS), ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando una transazione interna di routine. Ha esercitato 2.933 opzioni azionarie per dipendenti concesse l'08 febbraio 2016 a un prezzo di esercizio di 31,67$ (Codice “M”), ricevendo un numero equivalente di azioni ordinarie. Per soddisfare la ritenuta fiscale, ha venduto 2.074 azioni a 70,79$ (Codice “F”), con un incremento netto di 859 azioni.

  • Possesso diretto dopo le transazioni: 39.852 azioni ordinarie.
  • Opzioni residue dal grant 2016: 0.

La comunicazione non indica alcun cambiamento nelle prospettive aziendali; aggiorna semplicemente la detenzione di Lauber. L’aumento netto di azioni può essere interpretato come una modesta dimostrazione di fiducia da parte del dirigente, ma non è considerato rilevante per la valutazione o le operazioni di AOS.

El 31 de julio de 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP y CFO de A. O. Smith (AOS), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando una transacción interna rutinaria. Ejerció 2,933 opciones sobre acciones para empleados otorgadas el 8 de febrero de 2016 a un precio de ejercicio de 31,67$ (Código “M”), recibiendo un número igual de acciones ordinarias. Para cubrir la retención fiscal, vendió 2,074 acciones a 70,79$ (Código “F”), resultando en un aumento neto de 859 acciones.

  • Propiedad directa tras las transacciones: 39,852 acciones ordinarias.
  • Opciones restantes de la concesión 2016: 0.

La presentación no indica ningún cambio en la perspectiva corporativa; simplemente actualiza las participaciones de Lauber. El aumento neto de acciones puede interpretarse como una expresión modesta de confianza ejecutiva, pero no se considera que impacte materialmente en la valoración u operaciones de AOS.

2025년 7월 31일, A. O. Smith(AOS)의 EVP 겸 CFO인 Charles T. Lauber가 정기 내부자 거래를 보고하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 그는 2016년 2월 8일에 부여된 직원 주식옵션 2,933주를 행사했으며, 행사가격은 주당 31.67달러(코드 “M”)였고, 동일한 수의 보통주를 받았습니다. 세금 원천징수를 위해 2,074주를 주당 70.79달러에 처분(코드 “F”)하여 순증가 859주를 기록했습니다.

  • 거래 후 직접 소유 주식: 39,852주.
  • 2016년 부여된 옵션 잔여: 0.

이번 신고는 회사 전망의 변화를 의미하지 않으며 단지 Lauber의 보유 주식 현황을 갱신한 것입니다. 순주식 증가는 경영진의 신뢰를 다소 표현한 것으로 볼 수 있으나, AOS의 가치평가나 운영에 중대한 영향은 없다고 판단됩니다.

Le 31 juillet 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP et CFO de A. O. Smith (AOS), a déposé un Formulaire 4 rapportant une transaction interne de routine. Il a exercé 2 933 options d’achat d’actions attribuées le 8 février 2016 à un prix d’exercice de 31,67$ (Code « M »), recevant un nombre égal d’actions ordinaires. Pour couvrir la retenue d’impôt, il a cédé 2 074 actions à 70,79$ (Code « F »), entraînant une augmentation nette de 859 actions.

  • Détention directe après les transactions : 39 852 actions ordinaires.
  • Options restantes de l’attribution 2016 : 0.

Ce dépôt ne signale aucun changement dans les perspectives de l’entreprise ; il met simplement à jour la détention de Lauber. L’ajout net d’actions peut être perçu comme une modeste marque de confiance de la part de la direction, mais n’est pas considéré comme ayant un impact significatif sur la valorisation ou les opérations d’AOS.

Am 31. Juli 2025 reichte Charles T. Lauber, EVP und CFO von A. O. Smith (AOS), ein Formular 4 ein, das eine routinemäßige Insider-Transaktion meldet. Er übte 2.933 Mitarbeiteraktienoptionen aus, die am 8. Februar 2016 zu einem Ausübungspreis von 31,67$ gewährt wurden (Code „M“), und erhielt eine entsprechende Anzahl Stammaktien. Zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge verkaufte er 2.074 Aktien zu 70,79$ (Code „F“), was zu einer Nettozunahme von 859 Aktien führte.

  • Direktbesitz nach den Transaktionen: 39.852 Stammaktien.
  • Verbleibende Optionen aus der Zuteilung von 2016: 0.

Die Meldung signalisiert keine Änderung der Unternehmensperspektive; sie aktualisiert lediglich Laubers Beteiligungen. Die Nettoaktienerhöhung kann als bescheidener Ausdruck von Vertrauen des Managements gesehen werden, wird jedoch nicht als wesentlich für die Bewertung oder den Betrieb von AOS angesehen.

Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine option exercise; negligible impact on AOS valuation.

The CFO’s action converted low-priced options ($31.67) into stock while covering taxes through share withholding. His direct stake rose to 39,852 shares, a net gain of 859 shares worth about $61k at the disposal price. No open options remain from the 2016 award, eliminating future dilution from this grant. Because the transaction is small relative to AOS’s ~150 million shares outstanding, it is not financially material and should not influence earnings, cash flow, or strategic outlook. The neutral rating reflects limited informational value beyond routine insider housekeeping.

Il 31 luglio 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP e CFO di A. O. Smith (AOS), ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando una transazione interna di routine. Ha esercitato 2.933 opzioni azionarie per dipendenti concesse l'08 febbraio 2016 a un prezzo di esercizio di 31,67$ (Codice “M”), ricevendo un numero equivalente di azioni ordinarie. Per soddisfare la ritenuta fiscale, ha venduto 2.074 azioni a 70,79$ (Codice “F”), con un incremento netto di 859 azioni.

  • Possesso diretto dopo le transazioni: 39.852 azioni ordinarie.
  • Opzioni residue dal grant 2016: 0.

La comunicazione non indica alcun cambiamento nelle prospettive aziendali; aggiorna semplicemente la detenzione di Lauber. L’aumento netto di azioni può essere interpretato come una modesta dimostrazione di fiducia da parte del dirigente, ma non è considerato rilevante per la valutazione o le operazioni di AOS.

El 31 de julio de 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP y CFO de A. O. Smith (AOS), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando una transacción interna rutinaria. Ejerció 2,933 opciones sobre acciones para empleados otorgadas el 8 de febrero de 2016 a un precio de ejercicio de 31,67$ (Código “M”), recibiendo un número igual de acciones ordinarias. Para cubrir la retención fiscal, vendió 2,074 acciones a 70,79$ (Código “F”), resultando en un aumento neto de 859 acciones.

  • Propiedad directa tras las transacciones: 39,852 acciones ordinarias.
  • Opciones restantes de la concesión 2016: 0.

La presentación no indica ningún cambio en la perspectiva corporativa; simplemente actualiza las participaciones de Lauber. El aumento neto de acciones puede interpretarse como una expresión modesta de confianza ejecutiva, pero no se considera que impacte materialmente en la valoración u operaciones de AOS.

2025년 7월 31일, A. O. Smith(AOS)의 EVP 겸 CFO인 Charles T. Lauber가 정기 내부자 거래를 보고하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 그는 2016년 2월 8일에 부여된 직원 주식옵션 2,933주를 행사했으며, 행사가격은 주당 31.67달러(코드 “M”)였고, 동일한 수의 보통주를 받았습니다. 세금 원천징수를 위해 2,074주를 주당 70.79달러에 처분(코드 “F”)하여 순증가 859주를 기록했습니다.

  • 거래 후 직접 소유 주식: 39,852주.
  • 2016년 부여된 옵션 잔여: 0.

이번 신고는 회사 전망의 변화를 의미하지 않으며 단지 Lauber의 보유 주식 현황을 갱신한 것입니다. 순주식 증가는 경영진의 신뢰를 다소 표현한 것으로 볼 수 있으나, AOS의 가치평가나 운영에 중대한 영향은 없다고 판단됩니다.

Le 31 juillet 2025, Charles T. Lauber, EVP et CFO de A. O. Smith (AOS), a déposé un Formulaire 4 rapportant une transaction interne de routine. Il a exercé 2 933 options d’achat d’actions attribuées le 8 février 2016 à un prix d’exercice de 31,67$ (Code « M »), recevant un nombre égal d’actions ordinaires. Pour couvrir la retenue d’impôt, il a cédé 2 074 actions à 70,79$ (Code « F »), entraînant une augmentation nette de 859 actions.

  • Détention directe après les transactions : 39 852 actions ordinaires.
  • Options restantes de l’attribution 2016 : 0.

Ce dépôt ne signale aucun changement dans les perspectives de l’entreprise ; il met simplement à jour la détention de Lauber. L’ajout net d’actions peut être perçu comme une modeste marque de confiance de la part de la direction, mais n’est pas considéré comme ayant un impact significatif sur la valorisation ou les opérations d’AOS.

Am 31. Juli 2025 reichte Charles T. Lauber, EVP und CFO von A. O. Smith (AOS), ein Formular 4 ein, das eine routinemäßige Insider-Transaktion meldet. Er übte 2.933 Mitarbeiteraktienoptionen aus, die am 8. Februar 2016 zu einem Ausübungspreis von 31,67$ gewährt wurden (Code „M“), und erhielt eine entsprechende Anzahl Stammaktien. Zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge verkaufte er 2.074 Aktien zu 70,79$ (Code „F“), was zu einer Nettozunahme von 859 Aktien führte.

  • Direktbesitz nach den Transaktionen: 39.852 Stammaktien.
  • Verbleibende Optionen aus der Zuteilung von 2016: 0.

Die Meldung signalisiert keine Änderung der Unternehmensperspektive; sie aktualisiert lediglich Laubers Beteiligungen. Die Nettoaktienerhöhung kann als bescheidener Ausdruck von Vertrauen des Managements gesehen werden, wird jedoch nicht als wesentlich für die Bewertung oder den Betrieb von AOS angesehen.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
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*
Lauber Charles T

(Last) (First) (Middle)
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
11270 WEST PARK PLACE

(Street)
MILWAUKEE WI 53224

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMITH A O CORP [ AOS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025
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 07/31/2025 M 2,933 A $31.67 41,926 D
Common Stock 07/31/2025 F 2,074 D $70.79 39,852 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
Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) $31.67 07/31/2025 M 2,933 (1) 02/08/2026 Common Stock 2,933 $0 0 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The employee stock options were granted on 02/08/2016 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The options became exercisable in three annual installments of 1/3 of the award starting on 02/08/2017.
Remarks:
James F. Stern, Attorney-in-Fact for Charles T. Lauber 08/01/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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.

FAQ

How many AOS shares did CFO Charles T. Lauber acquire on 31-Jul-2025?

He acquired 2,933 shares by exercising employee stock options.

What exercise price did Lauber pay for the options?

The options were exercised at $31.67 per share.

How many AOS shares does the CFO now own directly?

Lauber now directly holds 39,852 common shares.

Why were 2,074 AOS shares disposed of in the same filing?

The shares were withheld/sold to cover tax obligations related to the option exercise (Code “F”).

Does the CFO have any remaining options from the 2016 grant?

No. After exercising 2,933 options, zero options remain outstanding from that grant.
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