Badger Meter Inc (NYSE: BMI) VP boosts stake with 751-share buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Badger Meter Inc VP‑Engineering Edward F. Callahan purchased 751 shares of common stock on July 30, 2026 at $135.2489 per share in a purchase described as an open market or private transaction. After this trade, he directly owns 1,937 shares of Badger Meter common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 751 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Callahan Edward F.

Role VP-Engineering

Bought 751 shs ($102K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	751	$135.2489	$102K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,937 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 751 shares Purchase price: $135.2489 per share Shares owned after transaction: 1,937 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 751 shares Common stock bought on July 30, 2026

Purchase price $135.2489 per share Per-share price for the 751 common shares purchased

Shares owned after transaction 1,937 shares Direct Badger Meter common stock holdings after the trade

Key Terms

open market or private transaction, non-derivative, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

open market or private transaction financial

"Transaction code description: Purchase in open market or private transaction"

non-derivative financial

"The security type for this transaction is reported as non-derivative common stock"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox (aff_10b5_one) is not marked as affirming a plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Badger Meter (BMI) report for Edward F. Callahan?

Badger Meter reported that VP‑Engineering Edward F. Callahan bought 751 shares of its common stock on July 30, 2026 at $135.2489 per share in a transaction described as an open market or private purchase, increasing his direct ownership stake.

How many Badger Meter (BMI) shares does Edward F. Callahan now own?

Following the reported insider purchase, Edward F. Callahan directly owns 1,937 Badger Meter common shares. This reflects his position after buying 751 shares on July 30, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price did the Badger Meter (BMI) VP‑Engineering buy shares?

Edward F. Callahan bought Badger Meter common stock at a price of $135.2489 per share. The Form 4 shows a single non‑derivative transaction on July 30, 2026 for 751 shares at this per‑share price in an open market or private transaction.

Was the recent Badger Meter (BMI) insider trade under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing does not affirmatively report the transaction as made under a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan. The Rule 10b5‑1 checkbox is not marked as indicating plan status for this July 30, 2026 purchase of Badger Meter common stock.

What type of security did Edward F. Callahan buy in Badger Meter (BMI)?

Edward F. Callahan acquired non‑derivative Badger Meter common stock. The Form 4 lists one transaction in the company’s common shares, totaling 751 shares, resulting in 1,937 shares of common stock held directly after the reported trade.

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
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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^*

Callahan Edward F.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4545 W. BROWN DEER ROAD

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53223

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BADGER METER INC [ BMI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP-Engineering

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	07/30/2026		P		751	A	$135.2489	1,937	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:

	/s/ William R.A. Bergum, Attorney-in-Fact for Edward F. Callahan	07/31/2026
	** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)