Director Don Watters (NYSE: MMI) receives 2,698-share equity grant
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. director Don C. Watters reported an equity award of 2,698 shares of common stock on April 30, 2026, granted at $27.79 per share. The filing describes this as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.
These granted shares shall vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following the award, Watters directly holds 15,902 common shares. Separately, a revocable trust holds 8,337 common shares, and as trustee he may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of those indirect holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Watters Don C.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,698 | $27.79 | $75K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 15,902 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 8,337 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares shall vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant. The Don C. Watters and Susan W. Watters Revocable Trust dated 10/20/1998 holds these shares and Mr. Watters, as trustee, may be deemed to have beneficial ownership over these shares.
Key Figures
Share grant: 2,698 shares
Grant price: $27.79 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 15,902 shares
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Share grant
2,698 shares
Common stock grant to director on April 30, 2026
Grant price
$27.79 per share
Value used for awarded common shares
Direct holdings after grant
15,902 shares
Common stock directly owned by Don C. Watters
Indirect trust holdings
8,337 shares
Common stock held by revocable trust where he is trustee
Key Terms
Grant, award, or other acquisition, Revocable Trust, beneficial ownership, vest
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Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Revocable Trust financial
"The Don C. Watters and Susan W. Watters Revocable Trust dated 10/20/1998 holds these shares"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Watters, as trustee, may be deemed to have beneficial ownership over these shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
vest financial
"The shares shall vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Don C. Watters report at Marcus & Millichap (MMI)?
Don C. Watters reported receiving an award of 2,698 Marcus & Millichap common shares. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, indicating a compensation-related share acquisition rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.