AZZ (NYSE: AZZ) legal chief adds 305 ESPP shares at discount
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AZZ Inc’s Chief Legal Officer Tara D. Mackey purchased 305 shares of common stock through the company’s 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares were acquired for the purchase period from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 at $69.63 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 31,405 shares. The transaction was executed at 85% of the closing stock price on the enrollment date under the plan and is exempt from Rule 16b-3(c).
Positive
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Mackey Tara D
Role
Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | COMMON STOCK | 305 | $69.63 | $21K |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 31,405 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 305 shares
Purchase price: $69.63 per share
Holdings after transaction: 31,405 shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired
305 shares
Common stock purchased via 2018 ESPP for period Jan. 1–Jun. 30, 2026
Purchase price
$69.63 per share
Price per share for ESPP purchase
Holdings after transaction
31,405 shares
Direct ownership following ESPP acquisition
ESPP discount
85% of closing price
Shares purchased at 85% of closing stock price on enrollment date
Rule 16b-3(c) status
Exempt transaction
ESPP purchase reported as exempt from Rule 16b-3(c)
Key Terms
2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Rule 16b-3(c), closing stock price, common stock
4 terms
2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"the purchase of shares of the Issuers common stock pursuant to the AZZ Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2018 ESPP)"
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"This transaction is exempt from Rule 16b-3(c)."
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
closing stock price financial
"the shares were purchased based upon 85% of the closing stock price of the Issuers common stock on the enrollment date"
common stock financial
"the purchase of shares of the Issuers common stock pursuant to the AZZ Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What did AZZ (AZZ) Chief Legal Officer Tara Mackey report in this Form 4?
Tara D. Mackey reported purchasing 305 shares of AZZ common stock through the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The filing shows this plan-related acquisition increased her direct ownership to 31,405 shares, reflecting routine participation in an employee stock purchase program.
What time period does the reported AZZ ESPP purchase cover?
The purchase covers the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan period from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Shares reported in the Form 4 were accumulated over this defined six-month purchase interval before being issued to the reporting person.
Is Tara Mackey’s AZZ ESPP purchase subject to Section 16(b) short-swing profit rules?
The filing states this transaction is exempt from Rule 16b-3(c) under Section 16. Because it is an employee stock purchase plan acquisition qualifying for this exemption, it is treated differently from open-market trades for short-swing profit recovery purposes.