Espey (NYSE: ESP) director Michael Wool donates 1,500 company shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP director Michael W. Wool reported non-market gift transfers of company stock. He made bona fide gifts totaling 1,500 shares of common stock in two transactions on June 22, 2026, valued at $11.25 and $8.98 per share. According to a footnote, he also holds 10,550 unexercised stock options in addition to his directly held shares after these donations.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,500 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
WOOL MICHAEL W
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 600 | $8.98 | $5K |
| Gift | Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value | 900 | $11.25 | $10K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 20,792 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Gifted shares (first transaction): 900 shares at $11.25
Gifted shares (second transaction): 600 shares at $8.98
Total shares gifted: 1,500 shares
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4 metrics
Gifted shares (first transaction)
900 shares at $11.25
Bona fide gift of common stock on June 22, 2026
Gifted shares (second transaction)
600 shares at $8.98
Bona fide gift of common stock on June 22, 2026
Total shares gifted
1,500 shares
Aggregate of two bona fide gifts reported
Unexercised stock options
10,550 options
Unexercised options held after donation transaction
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value, unexercised stock options
3 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Both transactions are coded as a bona fide gift of common stock."
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.
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value financial
"Security title is listed as Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value."
unexercised stock options financial
"The individual also has 10,550 unexercised stock options."
FAQ
What insider transaction did ESP director Michael W. Wool report on this Form 4?
Director Michael W. Wool reported bona fide gifts of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP common stock. He donated 1,500 shares in total, split across two transactions, rather than executing any open-market purchases or sales.
What ESPEY (ESP) equity exposure does Michael W. Wool retain after these gifts?
In addition to directly held shares reported after the donations, a footnote states he holds 10,550 unexercised stock options. These options represent a remaining potential equity position in ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP.