Bruker EVP exercises options, sells 2,000 shares
Bruker Corp executive Mark Munch exercised stock options and sold shares in a planned transaction.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bruker Corp executive Mark Munch exercised stock options and sold shares in a planned transaction. He exercised options for 2,000 shares of common stock at $22.19 per share and then sold 2,000 shares at $39.90 per share on the same date.
After these transactions, he directly owns 128,443 shares of Bruker common stock. The sale was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 2,000 shares ($35K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
3 txns
Insider
Munch Mark
Role
EXEC VP&PRES BRUKER NANO INC.
Sold
2,000 shs ($80K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$80K
Approx. exercise cost
$44K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$35K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,000 | $22.19 | $44K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,000 | $39.90 | $80K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Purchase) — 10,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 128,443 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.
- F2. The stock option granted to the Reporting Person on October 4, 2016 (the "Original Grant Date") vests on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 2,000 shares
Exercise price: $22.19 per share
Shares sold: 2,000 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Options exercised
2,000 shares
Stock options exercised on April 15, 2026
Exercise price
$22.19 per share
Stock option exercise price
Shares sold
2,000 shares
Common stock sold in open market
Sale price
$39.90 per share
Transaction price for common stock sale
Shares owned after
128,443 shares
Direct Bruker common stock holdings post-transaction
Option grant date
October 4, 2016
Original grant date for exercised option
Option expiration
October 4, 2026
Expiration date of the stock option
Net buy/sell shares
-2,000 shares
Net effect across buy/sell transactions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Stock Option (Right to Purchase), Exercise or conversion of derivative security, open-market sale, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Stock Option (Right to Purchase) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Purchase)"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
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.
Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: Common Stock"
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
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What insider transaction did BRKR executive Mark Munch report?
Mark Munch reported exercising options for 2,000 Bruker shares and selling 2,000 shares. The exercise price was $22.19 per share, and the sale price was $39.90 per share, reflecting an exercise-and-sell pattern on the same day.
Were Mark Munch’s BRKR stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans are pre-arranged trading programs that schedule transactions in advance, which can reduce the significance of timing decisions for interpreting insider sentiment.
What options did Mark Munch exercise in this BRKR Form 4?
He exercised a stock option for 2,000 underlying Bruker common shares at an exercise price of $22.19 per share. The option was originally granted on October 4, 2016 and vests over four years from that original grant date.
Is the BRKR insider transaction primarily a buy or a sell?
The Form 4 reflects both an option exercise and a sale, with a net effect of selling 2,000 shares. While options were exercised to acquire shares, the subsequent open-market sale of all 2,000 exercised shares results in a net reduction in his holdings.
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