Medallion Financial (MFIN) director granted 72,103 shares; 36,809 withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Medallion Financial Corp director and officer Alvin Murstein reported equity compensation activity in the company’s common stock. He received 72,103 shares on March 10, 2026 as a grant tied to previously awarded performance units under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
To cover tax obligations from this vesting, 36,809 shares were withheld by the company at $9.59 per share in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3, rather than sold in the open market. After these transactions, he directly holds 330,261 shares, with additional indirect holdings of 1,358,300, 117,660, and 5,000 shares through family trusts and his spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
MURSTEIN ALVIN
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 72,103 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 36,809 | $9.59 | $353K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 367,070 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,358,300 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares received upon vesting of performance units granted previously under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. Shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax obligations arising upon vesting of performance unit award granted previously under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares beneficially owned by the Alvin Murstein Second Family Trust of which Mr. Murstein is a co-trustee and the beneficiary. Represents beneficially owned by the Aileen J. Murstein Family 2012 Trust of which Mr. Murstein is the grantor and Mr. Murstein's spouse is a co-trustee and the beneficiary. Represents shares owned by Mr. Murstein's spouse.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alvin Murstein report for MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP (MFIN)?
Alvin Murstein reported vesting of a performance-based equity award, receiving 72,103 Medallion Financial Corp common shares. In connection with this vesting, 36,809 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy related tax obligations, rather than being sold into the market.
Was the Medallion Financial (MFIN) insider transaction an open-market sale or purchase?
The filing shows no open-market sale or purchase. Shares were granted as equity compensation, and a portion was withheld by the issuer at $9.59 per share solely to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting, under an exemption in Rule 16b-3.
What are Alvin Murstein’s direct Medallion Financial holdings after this Form 4 transaction?
Following the reported award vesting and tax withholding, Murstein directly holds 330,261 Medallion Financial common shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership after accounting for the new shares received and the shares withheld to meet tax obligations on the performance unit vesting.
Under which plan were the Medallion Financial performance units granted to Alvin Murstein?
The performance units that vested into 72,103 Medallion Financial shares were granted under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan governs the company’s stock-based awards, including performance units that can convert into common shares upon vesting conditions being met.