Fortive accounting chief sells 17,962 shares
The reported positions include shares in the chief accounting officer’s 401(k) and his spouse’s 401(k), in addition to the option and sale activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Fortive Corp (FTV) VP - Chief Accounting Officer Christopher M. Mulhall reported exercising options held directly and through his spouse to acquire 18,431 common shares on October 30, 2026, at exercise prices of $34.85, $37.87 and $46.67. Mulhall directly sold 17,962 shares at a weighted average price of $65.56; his spouse indirectly sold 8,093 shares at a weighted average price of $65.57. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported. The sale prices were weighted averages within disclosed ranges of $65.480–$65.650 for Mulhall and $65.541–$65.610 for his spouse.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
12 txns
Insider
Mulhall Christopher M.
Role
VP - Chief Accounting Officer
Sold
26,055 shs ($1.71M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.71M
Approx. exercise cost
$744K
Share of Position Sold
30.2%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 | 5,504 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 | 1,017 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 | 5,027 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 | 3,532 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 | 3,351 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,504 | $34.85 | $192K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,017 | $37.87 | $39K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,027 | $46.67 | $235K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1 | 17,962 | $65.56 | $1.18M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,532 | $34.85 | $123K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,351 | $46.67 | $156K |
| Sale | Common Stock F2 | 8,093 | $65.57 | $531K |
| Holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 contracts (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 contracts (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 44,598 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 15,597 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 5,301.726 shares (Indirect, By 401 (k));
Common Stock — 8,606.221 shares (Indirect, By Spouse's 401 (k))
Holdings Before and After:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), 11,548 to 0 contracts (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), 6,883 to 0 contracts (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock, 51,012 to 44,598 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, 16,807 to 15,597 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (4)
- F1. The price reported in Table I, Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $65.480 to $65.650. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
- F2. The price reported in Table I, Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $65.541 to $65.610. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
- F3. Based on plan statement dated as of October 31, 2026.
- F4. Options vests ratably on an annual basis over a five-year period from the date of grant. The total number of stock options and the exercise price reflect anti-dilution adjustments applied as a result of the spin-off of Vontier Corporation and the spin-off of Ralliant Corporation.
Key Figures
Shares underlying exercised options: 18,431 shares
Exercise price: $34.85 per share
Exercise price: $37.87 per share
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8 metrics
Shares underlying exercised options
18,431 shares
Five option exercise entries dated October 30, 2026
Exercise price
$34.85 per share
5,504 direct and 3,532 spouse-held underlying shares
Exercise price
$37.87 per share
1,017 direct underlying shares
Exercise price
$46.67 per share
5,027 direct and 3,351 spouse-held underlying shares
Direct shares sold
17,962 shares
Weighted average price of $65.56; sale prices ranged from $65.480 to $65.650
Spouse-held shares sold
8,093 shares
Weighted average price of $65.57; sale prices ranged from $65.541 to $65.610
401(k) holding
5,301.726 shares
Based on a plan statement dated October 31, 2026
Spouse's 401(k) holding
8,606.221 shares
Based on a plan statement dated October 31, 2026
Key Terms
weighted average price, ratably, anti-dilution adjustments, 401 (k)
4 terms
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Table I, Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
ratably financial
"Options vests ratably on an annual basis over a five-year period"
anti-dilution adjustments financial
"reflect anti-dilution adjustments applied as a result of the spin-off"
Anti-dilution adjustments are changes made to the ownership stakes or value of an investment to protect investors from having their shares become less valuable if the company issues new shares at a lower price. Imagine buying a piece of a pie, and then the pie is cut into more slices without increasing in size—these adjustments help ensure your slice still retains its worth. They matter to investors because they help preserve the value of their investment when the company’s share price drops.
401 (k) financial
"By Spouse's 401 (k)"
FAQ
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What were the FTV option exercise prices and vesting terms?
The reported options were exercised at $34.85, $37.87 and $46.67 per share. They vest ratably on an annual basis over a five-year period from the grant date. The total number of stock options and exercise prices reflect anti-dilution adjustments resulting from the Vontier Corporation and Ralliant Corporation spin-offs.
What FTV holdings were listed in the 401(k) accounts?
The listed holdings were 5,301.726 shares in a 401(k) and 8,606.221 shares in his spouse’s 401(k), based on a plan statement dated October 31, 2026.
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