Griffon COO sells 286 shares in open-market trades
Griffon Corp President and COO Robert F. Mehmel reported small open-market sales of company stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Griffon Corp President and COO Robert F. Mehmel reported small open-market sales of company stock. On June 26, 2026, he sold a total of 286 shares of Griffon common stock in three transactions at prices around the mid‑$90s per share. A separate entry shows 4,219 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, reflecting an additional employee benefit plan position.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 286 shares
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
MEHMEL ROBERT F
Role
President and COO
Sold
286 shs ($27K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 230 | $95.52 | $22K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 52 | $96.14 | $5K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4 | $97.50 | $390.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 790,066 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,219 shares (Indirect, by ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $95.14 to $95.99, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Griffon Corporation, any security holder of Griffon Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each price within the ranges set forth in this Form 4.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 286 shares
Sale price 1: $97.50 per share
Sale price 2: $96.14 per share
+3 more
6 metrics
Shares sold
286 shares
Total Griffon common stock sold on June 26, 2026
Sale price 1
$97.50 per share
One open-market sale of Griffon common stock
Sale price 2
$96.14 per share
Second open-market sale of Griffon common stock
Sale price 3
$95.52 per share
Third open-market sale of Griffon common stock
Price range for weighted average
$95.14–$95.99 per share
Range of individual trades used to calculate weighted average
ESOP indirect holdings
4,219 shares
Common stock held indirectly by ESOP as of June 26, 2026
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, ESOP, indirect ownership, +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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in 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.
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership: by ESOP"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect"
Form 4 regulatory
"set forth in this 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 GRIFFON CORP (GFF) report for Robert F. Mehmel?
Robert F. Mehmel, President and COO of Griffon Corp, reported selling 286 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on June 26, 2026. These dispositions were detailed across multiple trades at prices in the mid-$90s per share.
What does the Form 4 say about Robert F. Mehmel’s ESOP holdings in GFF?
The Form 4 shows an indirect holding of 4,219 Griffon common shares held by an ESOP. This entry is categorized as indirect ownership, indicating shares are maintained through an employee stock ownership plan rather than directly in his personal account.
Does the GFF Form 4 disclose how the weighted average sale price was calculated?
Yes. A footnote explains the reported price is a weighted average from multiple trades between $95.14 and $95.99 per share. The filer offers to provide detailed share counts at each price to Griffon, its security holders, or SEC staff upon request.
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