Espey director sells 1,000 shares in open market
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp director Carl Helmetag reported open-market sales of a combined 1,000 shares of common stock on June 24, 2026, at prices ranging from $63.13 to $63.98 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp director Carl Helmetag reported open-market sales of a combined 1,000 shares of common stock on June 24, 2026, at prices ranging from $63.13 to $63.98 per share. After these sales, he holds 23,169 shares directly and 1,504 shares indirectly through an IRA, and also owns 14,542 unexercised stock options.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,000 shares
Net Sell
24 txns
Insider
HELMETAG CARL
Role
Director
Sold
1,000 shs ($64K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 2 | $63.28 | $126.56 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.16 | $315.80 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.25 | $316.25 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.28 | $316.40 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.93 | $319.65 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.97 | $319.85 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 5 | $63.98 | $319.90 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 10 | $63.93 | $639.30 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 10 | $63.96 | $639.60 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 15 | $63.96 | $959.40 |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 20 | $63.95 | $1K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 22 | $63.43 | $1K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 25 | $63.45 | $2K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 25 | $63.92 | $2K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 35 | $63.15 | $2K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 35 | $63.94 | $2K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 65 | $63.91 | $4K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 85 | $63.92 | $5K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 95 | $63.39 | $6K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 105 | $63.96 | $7K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 110 | $63.13 | $7K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 130 | $63.91 | $8K |
| Sale | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 181 | $63.56 | $12K |
| holding | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 23,169 shares (Direct);
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 1,504 shares (Indirect, IRA)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The reporting person owns 14,542 shares of unexercised stock options
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,000 shares
Sale price range: $63.13–$63.98 per share
Direct holdings after: 24,167 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Shares sold
1,000 shares
Net open-market sales on June 24, 2026
Sale price range
$63.13–$63.98 per share
Open-market sale prices on June 24, 2026
Direct holdings after
24,167 shares
Direct ownership following transactions
Indirect IRA holdings
1,504 shares
Indirect ownership via IRA
Unexercised stock options
14,542 shares
Unexercised options noted in footnote
Net buy/sell direction
net-sell of 1,000 shares
Transaction summary for June 24, 2026
Key Terms
open-market sale, IRA, indirect ownership, unexercised stock options, +1 more
5 terms
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.
IRA financial
"nature_of_ownership": "IRA""
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect""
unexercised stock options financial
"owns 14,542 shares of unexercised stock options"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did ESP director Carl Helmetag report?
Carl Helmetag reported selling 1,000 shares of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP common stock in multiple open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 24, 2026, at prices between $63.13 and $63.98 per share, according to the Form 4 filing.
Did Carl Helmetag acquire or exercise any ESP derivatives in this Form 4?
No derivative exercises were reported in this Form 4; all listed trades are common stock sales. A footnote states he owns 14,542 shares of unexercised stock options, indicating a remaining derivative position despite no option activity in this filing.
What is the total size of Carl Helmetag’s reported ESP stock sale?
The Form 4 shows a net sale of 1,000 ESP common shares across 23 individual open-market transactions. Despite the multiple line items, the filing’s transaction summary aggregates these into a single net-sell figure for easier interpretation.
Does Carl Helmetag still have significant exposure to ESP after these sales?
He retains 24,167 ESP shares directly, plus 1,504 shares indirectly via an IRA, and 14,542 unexercised stock options. This combination of direct, indirect, and option holdings indicates continued exposure to ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP’s equity.
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