Ball Corp (BALL) VP exercises stock options and sells common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ball Corporation vice president and controller Nate C. Carey reported multiple equity transactions in company stock. On February 5, 2026, he exercised stock options for 1,734 shares at an exercise price of $37.585 and 7,607 shares at $38.84, receiving the same number of common shares at a reported price of $0 per share. To cover tax liabilities from the option exercise, 6,676 shares were surrendered at $66.19 per share. He also sold 10,718 common shares in the open market at a weighted average price of $66.4457, with individual trades executed between $66.2750 and $66.6850. Following these transactions, Carey directly owned 7,265 shares of Ball common stock.

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^*

Carey Nate C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9200 W. 108TH CIRCLE

(Street)

WESTMINSTER CO 80021

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BALL Corp [ BALL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President & Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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	02/05/2026		M		1,734	A	$0	17,052	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		M		7,607	A	$0	24,659	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		6,676(1)	D	$66.19	17,983	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		S		10,718	D	$66.4457(2)	7,265	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$37.585	02/05/2026		M			1,734	04/26/2018	04/26/2027	Common Stock	1,734	$0	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$38.84	02/05/2026		M			7,607	01/24/2019	01/24/2028	Common Stock	7,607	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares deemed surrendered in payment of tax liability resulting from the exercise of stock options, previously granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive plan.

2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $66.2750 to $66.6850. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.

	/s/ Derek Redmond, attorney-in-fact to Mr. Carey	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BALL executive Nate C. Carey report?

Ball Corporation executive Nate C. Carey reported exercising stock options and then disposing of some resulting common shares. He exercised options for 9,341 shares total and later surrendered shares for taxes and sold additional shares in the open market.

How many Ball (BALL) stock options did Nate C. Carey exercise?

On February 5, 2026, Nate C. Carey exercised stock options for 1,734 shares at an exercise price of $37.585 and 7,607 shares at $38.84. These options converted into the same number of Ball Corporation common shares.

How many Ball (BALL) shares did Nate C. Carey sell in the market?

Nate C. Carey sold 10,718 shares of Ball Corporation common stock on February 5, 2026. The sale was executed at a weighted average price of $66.4457, with individual trade prices ranging from $66.2750 to $66.6850.

What portion of BALL shares were used to cover taxes for Nate C. Carey?

The filing states that 6,676 Ball Corporation shares were deemed surrendered to pay tax liabilities from the stock option exercises. These shares were treated as disposed of at a price of $66.19 per share according to the disclosure.

How many Ball (BALL) shares does Nate C. Carey own after these transactions?

After all reported transactions on February 5, 2026, including option exercises, tax share surrenders, and market sales, Nate C. Carey directly owned 7,265 shares of Ball Corporation common stock, as shown in the Form 4 filing.

What is Nate C. Carey’s role at Ball Corporation?

According to the Form 4, Nate C. Carey serves as Vice President & Controller of Ball Corporation. The filing identifies him as an officer of the issuer, not as a director or 10% owner.