Ducommun CEO exercises options and sells shares
Ducommun Inc. Chairman, President & CEO Stephen G. Oswald reported several equity transactions.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ducommun Inc. Chairman, President & CEO Stephen G. Oswald reported several equity transactions. On 2026-08-11 he exercised options to acquire 15,000 common shares at a conversion price of $32.90 per share under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan, and 9,234 shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability. On the same date, his remaining options position reported for this grant was 17,500 options. On 2026-08-12 he sold 5,766 common shares at a weighted average price of $201.15 per share in trades executed between $200.15 and $202.08, and made a bona fide gift of 2,244 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
5 txns
Insider
Oswald Stephen G
Role
Chairman, President & CEO
Sold
5,766 shs ($1.16M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.16M
Approx. exercise cost
$494K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock F1 | 5,766 | $201.15 | $1.16M |
| Gift | Common Stock | 2,244 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Option - Right to Buy F2, F3 | 15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 15,000 | $32.90 | $494K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 9,234 | $194.85 | $1.80M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Option - Right to Buy — 17,500 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 383,631 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $200.15 to $202.08. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effectuated.
- F2. This option represents the right to purchase common stock under Ducommun Incorporated's Stock Incentive Plan, which is a Rule 16b-3 plan.
- F3. This option vested in one-third increments on each of May 14, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,766 shares
Weighted average sale price: $201.15 per share
Option shares exercised: 15,000 shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
5,766 shares
Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at weighted average price
Weighted average sale price
$201.15 per share
Sale of 5,766 common shares in multiple trades between $200.15 and $202.08
Option shares exercised
15,000 shares
Options exercised on 2026-08-11 into common stock
Option conversion price
$32.90 per share
Right to purchase common stock under Stock Incentive Plan
Shares delivered/withheld for exercise or taxes
9,234 shares
Code F transaction for payment of exercise price or tax liability
Bona fide gift shares
2,244 shares
Gift of common stock on 2026-08-12 coded G
Options remaining after exercise
17,500 options
Total options reported following derivative transaction
Key Terms
weighted average sale price, Stock Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3 plan, bona fide gift, +1 more
5 terms
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
Stock Incentive Plan financial
"This option represents the right to purchase common stock under Ducommun Incorporated's Stock Incentive Plan."
A stock incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors pieces of ownership or the right to buy shares over time, similar to receiving a bonus paid in company stock instead of cash. Investors pay attention because these plans align staff incentives with long‑term company performance but can also dilute existing shareholders and affect reported profits when grants are expensed, so they influence both ownership percentages and financial results.
Rule 16b-3 plan regulatory
"Stock Incentive Plan, which is a Rule 16b-3 plan."
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Payment of exercise price or tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
FAQ
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What did DCO Chairman and CEO Stephen G. Oswald report in this Form 4?
Stephen G. Oswald reported an option exercise for 15,000 shares, a sale of 5,766 shares, a bona fide gift of 2,244 shares, and 9,234 shares delivered or withheld to cover exercise price or tax liability.
What options did the Ducommun (DCO) CEO exercise in this filing?
He exercised options covering 15,000 Ducommun common shares at a $32.90 per-share conversion price. These options were granted under Ducommun Incorporated’s Stock Incentive Plan and vested in one-third increments on May 14, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Did the Ducommun (DCO) CEO make any gifts of stock in this Form 4?
Yes. Stephen G. Oswald reported a bona fide gift of 2,244 Ducommun common shares. This transfer is coded “G” on the Form 4 and carries a reported per-share value of $0.00 as it is a gift, not a sale.
What options position remains for the Ducommun (DCO) CEO after these transactions?
For the reported option grant, the filing states 17,500 options following the transaction. This figure relates to the specific “Option - Right to Buy” line item disclosed in the Form 4 and does not address any other grants.
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