McCormick (NYSE: MKC) CFO exercises RSUs; 288 shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
McCormick & Co. Executive VP & CFO Gabriel Marcos Mendes reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 15, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that converted into 869 shares of Common Stock - Voting in total, at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.
To satisfy tax obligations on these vesting awards, 288 common shares were withheld and delivered at a price of $58.48 per share, classified as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, Mendes directly owns 13,514 shares of Common Stock - Voting and no restricted stock units are shown as remaining in this filing.
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Insider Trade Summary
869 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Gabriel Marcos Mendes
Role
Executive VP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 240 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 629 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock - Voting | 240 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock - Voting | 79 | $58.48 | $5K |
| Exercise | Common Stock - Voting | 629 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock - Voting | 209 | $58.48 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock - Voting — 13,173 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Stock Units; No purchase price required. The Restricted Stock Units vest in thirds over a three-year period beginning March 15, 2024, March 15, 2025 and March 15, 2026. The Restricted Stock Units granted on March 29, 2023. The Restricted Stock Units vest in thirds over a three-year period beginning March 15, 2025, March 15, 2026 and March 15, 2027. The Restricted Stock Units granted on March 27, 2024.
FAQ
What insider transactions did McCormick (MKC) CFO Gabriel Mendes report?
Gabriel Mendes reported exercises of restricted stock units that converted into 869 shares of McCormick Common Stock – Voting. These transactions reflect equity awards vesting and converting into stock, not open-market purchases. Part of the resulting shares was used to cover related tax obligations.
What are Gabriel Mendes’ McCormick (MKC) holdings after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, Gabriel Mendes directly holds 13,514 McCormick common shares. This post-transaction balance reflects both the RSU conversions into stock and the shares withheld to cover taxes, providing context on the scale of his continuing equity stake.
Were the McCormick (MKC) CFO’s transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions were RSU conversions and tax withholdings. The Form 4 shows derivative exercises coded “M” and tax-withholding dispositions coded “F,” meaning shares were issued from vested awards and some were delivered for taxes, rather than bought or sold on the open market.
How do the McCormick (MKC) CFO’s RSU vesting schedules work?
The restricted stock units vest in equal thirds over three-year periods. One grant begins vesting on March 15, 2024, 2025 and 2026, while another vests in thirds starting March 15, 2025, 2026 and 2027, aligning share delivery with these specified vesting dates.