Moelis & Co (MC) insider sells 4,850 Class A shares at $69.30

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moelis & Co executive Osamu R. Watanabe, General Counsel and Secretary, reported a sale of 4,850 shares of Class A common stock on 2026-08-04 at $69.30 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 131 shares, in addition to 23,969 units of unvested equity and 28,543 shares of Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units. The transaction was not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,850 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider WATANABE OSAMU R.

Role General Counsel, Secretary

Sold 4,850 shs ($336K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock F1	4,850	$69.30	$336K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 131 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Mr. Watanabe's ownership of 131 shares of Class A common stock is in addition to (i) 23,969 units of unvested equity granted to Mr. Watanabe as incentive compensation for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and (ii) 28,543 shares of Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units

Key Figures

Shares sold: 4,850 shares Sale price: $69.30 per share Shares held after transaction: 131 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 4,850 shares Class A common stock sale on 2026-08-04

Sale price $69.30 per share Reported transaction price for the 4,850 shares sold

Shares held after transaction 131 shares Directly held Class A common stock following the sale

Unvested equity units 23,969 units Unvested equity granted as incentive compensation for fiscal years 2021–2025

Shares issuable for Group Units 28,543 shares Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units

Key Terms

Class A common stock, unvested equity, incentive compensation, Group Units

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Class A common stock financial

"sale of 4,850 shares of Class A common stock on 2026-08-04"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

unvested equity financial

"23,969 units of unvested equity granted to Mr. Watanabe"

incentive compensation financial

"unvested equity granted to Mr. Watanabe as incentive compensation"

Incentive compensation is pay tied to specific goals—such as bonuses, stock options, or commission—that rewards employees or executives when the company meets financial, operational, or strategic targets. For investors, it matters because it influences company costs, can encourage behavior that boosts long-term value (or short-term results), and may dilute existing shares if paid in stock; think of it as a performance-based reward system that aligns pay with outcomes.

Group Units financial

"28,543 shares of Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Moelis & Co (MC) report for Osamu R. Watanabe?

Moelis & Co reported that General Counsel Osamu R. Watanabe sold 4,850 shares of Class A common stock on 2026-08-04 at $69.30 per share, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider transaction filing.

How many Moelis & Co (MC) shares does Osamu R. Watanabe hold after the reported sale?

After the sale, Osamu R. Watanabe directly holds 131 shares of Moelis & Co Class A common stock, according to the Form 4, in addition to unvested equity units and shares issuable in exchange for Group Units.

What additional equity interests in Moelis & Co (MC) does Osamu R. Watanabe have?

Beyond 131 directly held shares, Osamu R. Watanabe has 23,969 units of unvested equity granted as incentive compensation for fiscal years 2021–2025 and 28,543 shares of Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units.

At what price did Osamu R. Watanabe sell Moelis & Co (MC) stock?

The reported sale price was $69.30 per share for 4,850 shares of Moelis & Co Class A common stock, as stated in the Form 4 transaction details for 2026-08-04.

Was the Moelis & Co (MC) insider sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, as the specific checkbox affirming such a plan was not marked for this filing.

What position does Osamu R. Watanabe hold at Moelis & Co (MC)?

Osamu R. Watanabe serves as General Counsel and Secretary of Moelis & Co, and he is treated as an officer for SEC reporting, which is why his share sale is disclosed on a Form 4.

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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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^*

WATANABE OSAMU R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MOELIS & COMPANY

399 PARK AVE, 5TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Moelis & Co [ MC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel, Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	08/04/2026		S		4,850	D	$69.3	131(1)	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. Mr. Watanabe's ownership of 131 shares of Class A common stock is in addition to (i) 23,969 units of unvested equity granted to Mr. Watanabe as incentive compensation for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and (ii) 28,543 shares of Class A common stock issuable in exchange for Group Units

	/s/ Osamu Watanabe	08/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)