Honda (HMC) executive officer Masao Kawaguchi awarded 5,700 company shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. executive officer Masao Kawaguchi reported an acquisition of company common stock as part of a grant or award. He received 5,700 shares of common stock on May 15, 2026 at a price of $9.02 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 13,474 shares.

The reported U.S. dollar purchase price per share was calculated from a price of 1,430 Japanese yen using the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate applicable on the transaction date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kawaguchi Masao

Role Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,700	$9.02	$51K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,474 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 5,700 shares Price per share (USD): $9.02 per share Holdings after transaction: 13,474 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 5,700 shares Common stock grant to Masao Kawaguchi on May 15, 2026

Price per share (USD) $9.02 per share Converted from 1,430 Japanese yen using TTM rate

Holdings after transaction 13,474 shares Direct Honda common stock owned by Masao Kawaguchi after grant

Price per share (JPY) 1,430 yen per share Original purchase price before FX conversion

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate financial

"converted to U.S. dollars using the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate (TTM)"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 data shows only an acquisition categorized as a grant"

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.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kawaguchi Masao

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MINATOKU, TORANOMON, TORANOMON ALCEA

TOWER 2-2-3

(Street)

TOKYO JAPAN 105-8404

(City) (State) (Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD [ HMC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[TSE: 7267]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/15/2026		A		5,700	A	$9.02(1)	13,474	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The purchase price is 1,430 Japanese yen per share. The purchase price reported has been converted to U.S. dollars using the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate (TTM) applicable on the transaction date.

	Koichi Awano, Attorney-in-fact	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Honda (HMC) report for Masao Kawaguchi?

Honda reported that executive officer Masao Kawaguchi received 5,700 shares of common stock as a grant or award. The transaction was recorded on May 15, 2026 and increased his directly held stake to 13,474 shares.

Was the Honda (HMC) insider transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction is categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares, not an open-market purchase. Masao Kawaguchi acquired 5,700 Honda common shares as compensation, which raised his directly owned position to 13,474 shares after the transaction.

What price per share was reported for Masao Kawaguchi’s Honda (HMC) stock grant?

The filing reports a price of $9.02 per share for the 5,700 Honda common shares. This U.S. dollar figure was converted from a price of 1,430 Japanese yen using the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate on the transaction date.

How many Honda (HMC) shares does Masao Kawaguchi hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Masao Kawaguchi directly holds 13,474 Honda common shares. This total reflects his position after receiving 5,700 new shares categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition on May 15, 2026.

Does the Honda (HMC) Form 4 show any insider share sales by Masao Kawaguchi?

The Form 4 data shows only an acquisition categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 5,700 shares. There are no reported sales, dispositions, or derivative exercises for Masao Kawaguchi in this particular insider transaction disclosure.