Mesa Laboratories CFO exercises awards, gets RSUs
Mesa Laboratories CFO John Sakys reported compensation-related equity changes.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mesa Laboratories CFO John Sakys reported compensation-related equity changes. He exercised derivative awards to acquire 2,717 shares of common stock, bringing his direct holdings to 17,761 shares. He also received a grant of 8,416 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of common stock.
In addition, 3,951 non-qualified stock options with a $226.72 exercise price reached expiration. Sakys also reports 50 shares of common stock held indirectly as custodian for his children.
Insider Trade Summary
2,717 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
Sakys John
Role
CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derivative Expiration | Non Qualified Stock Option | 3,951 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units 8 | 2,717 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units - 9 | 8,416 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,717 | $104.08 | $283K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non Qualified Stock Option — 15,755 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units 8 — 5,416 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units - 9 — 8,416 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 17,761 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 50 shares (Indirect, Custodian)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. NSOs that vested 1/3 on each anniversary date of the June 15, 2020 grant date
- F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock
- F3. RSUs that vest 1/3 on June 15, 2026 and each of the next two anniversary dates
- F4. Not Applicable
- F5. RSUs that vest 34% on June 15, 2027, 33% on June 8, 2028 and 33% on June 8, 2029
- F6. Consists of 50 shares held by children on which Mr. Sakys is custodian
Key Figures
Common shares acquired: 2,717 shares
Direct common shares after transaction: 17,761 shares
RSUs granted: 8,416 units
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Common shares acquired
2,717 shares
Common Stock from derivative exercise on June 15, 2026
Direct common shares after transaction
17,761 shares
Direct ownership following acquisition on June 15, 2026
RSUs granted
8,416 units
Restricted Stock Units - 9 granted June 15, 2026
Options expired
3,951 options
Non Qualified Stock Option expiration on June 15, 2026
Option exercise price
$226.72 per share
Conversion or exercise price of expired options
Options remaining after expiration
15,755 options
Non Qualified Stock Option position after expiration
Indirect custodian shares
50 shares
Common Stock held for children as custodian
RSU underlying shares
8,416 shares
Common Stock underlying new RSU grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Non Qualified Stock Option, derivative security, custodian
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Non Qualified Stock Option financial
"Non Qualified Stock Option with a conversion or exercise price of 226.7200"
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
custodian financial
"Consists of 50 shares held by children on which Mr. Sakys is custodian"
A custodian is a financial institution that holds and safeguards an investor's assets—such as stocks, bonds, or cash—and records transactions on the investor's behalf. Think of it as a trusted caretaker or safe-deposit box for investments; it helps prevent loss or theft, handles paperwork and transfers, and provides transparency and regulatory checks, so investors can focus on decisions rather than the mechanics or security of asset storage.
FAQ
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What did Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) CFO John Sakys do in this Form 4 filing?
CFO John Sakys reported compensation-related equity activity. He acquired 2,717 Mesa Laboratories common shares through a derivative exercise and received 8,416 new restricted stock units, while 3,951 older stock options expired without being exercised.
What restricted stock units did Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) grant to its CFO?
John Sakys received 8,416 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Mesa Laboratories common share. The footnotes indicate these RSUs vest in scheduled tranches over several future dates rather than becoming fully vested immediately.
Which Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) stock options expired in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows 3,951 non-qualified stock options expiring. These options carried a conversion or exercise price of $226.72 per share and were tied to an earlier grant that vested over time before ultimately reaching their expiration date.
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