Esquire Financial director exercises 2,232 options
Esquire Financial Holdings director Leonard Caronia exercised 2,232 stock options on August 4, 2026 at an exercise price of $19.57 per share, converting them into 2,232 shares of common stock held indirectly through a corporation.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Esquire Financial Holdings director Leonard Caronia exercised 2,232 stock options on August 4, 2026 at an exercise price of $19.57 per share, converting them into 2,232 shares of common stock held indirectly through a corporation. To cover the option exercise price or related tax obligations, 335 indirectly held shares were withheld at $130.31 per share. Caronia continues to hold multiple option grants on additional shares, many fully vested and others vesting annually beginning May 26, 2027, with exercise prices ranging from $22.41 to $111.14 and expirations from 2027 through 2036.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,232 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
13 txns
Insider
CARONIA LEONARD
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Options F1 | 2,232 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,232 | $19.57 | $44K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 335 | $130.31 | $44K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Options — 10,600 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 100,761 shares (Indirect, By corporation)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Stock options are fully vested.
- F2. Stock options vest in five equal annual installments commencing on May 26, 2027.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 2,232 shares
Option Exercise Price: $19.57 per share
Shares Withheld: 335 shares
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6 metrics
Options Exercised
2,232 shares
Stock options exercised into common stock on August 4, 2026
Option Exercise Price
$19.57 per share
Exercise price for 2,232 stock options converted to common stock
Shares Withheld
335 shares
Indirectly held common shares withheld for exercise price or tax liability
Withholding Share Price
$130.31 per share
Price applied to 335 withheld shares on August 4, 2026
Remaining Option Grant
1,736 underlying shares at $22.41
Fully vested stock options expiring August 1, 2027
Newest Option Grant
950 underlying shares at $111.14
Options expiring May 26, 2036, vesting in five equal annual installments from May 26, 2027
Key Terms
Stock Options, exercise price, tax liability, indirect ownership
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Stock Options financial
"Security title is reported as Stock Options exercisable into Common Stock"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
exercise price financial
"Options are shown with an exercise price of $19.57 per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
tax liability financial
"Code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by withholding shares"
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock is reported as indirectly owned with nature of ownership By corporation"
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What insider transaction did Leonard Caronia report for ESQ on August 4, 2026?
Leonard Caronia reported exercising 2,232 stock options and receiving 2,232 ESQ common shares indirectly through a corporation. On the same date, 335 indirectly held shares were withheld at $130.31 per share to satisfy option exercise price or related tax obligations.
What ESQ stock option grants does Leonard Caronia continue to hold after this transaction?
Caronia continues to hold multiple ESQ stock option grants, including 1,736 underlying shares at an exercise price of $22.41 expiring August 1, 2027 and 950 underlying shares at $111.14 expiring May 26, 2036, along with several other intermediate grants reported as outstanding.
How do Leonard Caronia’s ESQ stock option vesting terms differ among his grants?
Options tied to footnote F1 are described as fully vested, meaning they are currently exercisable. A newer grant associated with footnote F2, covering 950 underlying shares at $111.14, vests in five equal annual installments commencing on May 26, 2027.
Did the ESQ Form 4 indicate a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for Leonard Caronia’s transactions?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox on the Form 4 was not marked as affirming that these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. No separate footnote in the filing states that a trading plan governed the reported activity.
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