[Form 4] Martin Marietta Materials Insider Trading Activity
David C. Wajsgras, a director of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM), acquired non-derivative common stock units under the company's director stock purchase plan on 08/29/2025. The Form 4 shows an acquisition transaction tied to the Plan resulting in 4,529 shares (or share units) beneficially owned following the transaction. The reported price column shows $616.4, and the transaction is labeled with code A indicating acquisition. The filing explains these units were accrued under the Martin Marietta Materials Common Stock Purchase Plan for Directors and will be settled in stock in a lump sum or installments (up to 10 years) according to the director's election or termination timing.
- Director compensation settled in equity aligns executive incentives with shareholders
- Clear plan disclosure explains settlement timing options (lump sum or installments up to 10 years)
- None.
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TL;DR: Director deferred compensation converted into share units, aligning director pay with shareholder equity without evidence of open-market trading.
This Form 4 reflects a routine director compensation accrual under the company's director stock purchase plan rather than an open-market purchase or sale. The reporting shows an acquisition event for common stock units that will be settled in shares per plan terms, including flexible settlement timing (lump sum or installments up to 10 years). From a governance perspective, equity settlement of director fees can align interests with shareholders while preserving cash for the company. The filing does not disclose an option exercise, sale, or any change in derivative positions.
TL;DR: Filing documents a plan-based award accrual with standard disclosure; no red flags for §16 compliance apparent.
The Form 4 indicates the transaction was reported for a single reporting person and includes the reporting person’s address and relationship (Director). The explanation clarifies the units were accrued under the director purchase plan and settlement mechanics. The signature is by an attorney-in-fact dated 09/02/2025. There is no indication of late reporting beyond the dates shown, nor of transactions inconsistent with plan-based awards. All material transaction details present in the form are limited to plan accrual and future settlement.