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Main Street Capital insider files gift and 14,000-share sale on 08/14/2025

Filing Impact
(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meserve Nicholas, a managing director and director of Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN), reported two transactions on 08/14/2025. He transferred 1,000 shares as a gift (transaction code G) at no cash consideration and sold 14,000 shares (transaction code S) for a weighted-average price of $67.15 (reported range $67.06–$67.28). The filing shows 96,382.7027 shares beneficially owned after the gift and 82,382.7027 shares after the sale. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Jason B. Beauvais. The filer notes the gift was exempt under Rule 16b-5 and discloses the weighted-average sale pricing across multiple trades.

Positive

  • Disclosure completeness: The Form 4 reports transaction codes, quantities, prices, and post-transaction holdings
  • Gift exemption cited: The filer explicitly states the 1,000-share transfer was a gift exempt under Rule 16b-5
  • Sale pricing transparency: Weighted-average sale price and the trade price range ($67.06–$67.28) are disclosed

Negative

  • Insider sale of 14,000 shares reduces beneficial ownership from 96,382.7027 to 82,382.7027 shares
  • No explanation given for sale rationale in the filing (the document provides only factual transaction details)

Insights

TL;DR: Insider reduced holdings modestly via a 14,000-share sale and a 1,000-share gift; disclosure is complete and quantifies remaining holdings.

The filing documents a routine insider disposition: a gift of 1,000 shares and a multi-trade sale totaling 14,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $67.15. The report shows the holder retained 82,382.7027 shares after the transactions, which is material for ownership tracking but not evidently a controlling change. The use of Rule 16b-5 for the gift and the provided price range for the sale increase transparency. No derivative transactions are reported.

TL;DR: Filing appears procedurally sound; gift exemption noted and attorney-in-fact signature provided.

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as an officer and director and includes the required details: transaction codes, quantities, prices, and post-transaction beneficial ownership. The explanatory footnotes clarify the Rule 16b-5 exemption for the gift and the weighted-average pricing for the sale, which supports compliance with Section 16 reporting rules. Signature by an attorney-in-fact is disclosed and dated.

Insider Meserve Nicholas
Role MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sold 14,000 shs ($940K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock 1,000 $0.00 $0.00
Sale Common Stock 14,000 $67.15 $940K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 82,382.7027 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. The reporting person transferred these shares as a gift pursuant to a transaction exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-5.
  2. F2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transaction at prices ranging from $67.06 to $67.28, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Main Street Capital Corporation, any of its security holders, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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FAQ

What transactions did Meserve Nicholas report for MAIN on 08/14/2025?
He reported a gift of 1,000 shares (code G) at $0 and a sale of 14,000 shares (code S) at a weighted-average price of $67.15.

How many Main Street Capital (MAIN) shares does Meserve Nicholas own after these transactions?
The filing shows 82,382.7027 shares beneficially owned following the reported sale.

What price range was reported for the 14,000-share sale in the Form 4?
The sale was executed at prices ranging from $67.06 to $67.28, with a weighted-average of $67.15.

Was the 1,000-share transfer a sale or a gift?
The 1,000-share transfer was reported as a gift and described as exempt under Rule 16b-5.

Who signed the Form 4 for the reporting person?
The Form 4 is signed by Jason B. Beauvais, Attorney-in-Fact, dated 08/14/2025.
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
Estimated average burden
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*
Meserve Nicholas
(Last) (First) (Middle)
1300 POST OAK BLVD, 8TH FLOOR
(Street)
HOUSTON TX 77056
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Main Street Capital CORP [ MAIN ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
MANAGING DIRECTOR
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 08/14/2025 G(1) 1,000 D $0 96,382.7027 D
Common Stock 08/14/2025 S(2) 14,000 D $67.15 82,382.7027 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 reporting person transferred these shares as a gift pursuant to a transaction exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-5.
2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transaction at prices ranging from $67.06 to $67.28, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Main Street Capital Corporation, any of its security holders, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
/s/ Jason B. Beauvais, Attorney-in-Fact 08/14/2025
** 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.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR