Merit Medical (MMSI) CHRO makes 65-share charitable gift
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Merit Medical Systems chief human resources officer Michel J. Voigt reported a Form 4 showing a bona fide charitable gift of 65 shares of common stock on June 15, 2026, with no consideration received. After this gift, he holds 46,062 common shares directly and 2,265 additional shares through a 401(k) plan. He also retains non-qualified stock options covering 11,076 shares at an exercise price of $70.58, 4,046 shares at $65.03, and 2,420 shares at $56.25, vesting in 25% annual installments and expiring between 2028 and 2030. The filing reflects a small charitable disposition rather than a market sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
65 shares gifted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Voigt Michel J.
Role
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock, No Par Value | 65 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, No Par Value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, No Par Value — 46,062 shares (Direct, null);
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) — 2,420 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, No Par Value — 2,265 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents plan holdings as of 06/15/2026. Represents a bona fide charitable gift of shares. No consideration was received for the transaction Become exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing on 03/19/2022. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 02/28/2023. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 2/28/2024.
Key Figures
Charitable gift: 65 shares
Direct common shares after gift: 46,062 shares
401(k) plan holdings: 2,265 shares
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7 metrics
Charitable gift
65 shares
Bona fide gift of common stock on June 15, 2026
Direct common shares after gift
46,062 shares
Common Stock, No Par Value, direct ownership following transaction
401(k) plan holdings
2,265 shares
Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) Plan as of June 15, 2026
Options at $70.58
11,076 underlying shares
Non-qualified stock options, exercise price $70.58, expiring February 28, 2030
Options at $65.03
4,046 underlying shares
Non-qualified stock options, exercise price $65.03, expiring February 28, 2029
Options at $56.25
2,420 underlying shares
Non-qualified stock options, exercise price $56.25, expiring March 19, 2028
Gift transaction price
$0.00 per share
No consideration received for 65-share charitable gift
Key Terms
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy), bona fide charitable gift, 401(k) Plan, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) financial
"Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) with underlying Common Stock shares"
bona fide charitable gift financial
"Represents a bona fide charitable gift of shares. No consideration was received"
401(k) Plan financial
"Represents plan holdings as of 06/15/2026 held by 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
exercise price financial
"Non-qualified stock options with exercise price 70.5800, 65.0300 and 56.2500"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Common Stock, No Par Value financial
"Security title listed as Common Stock, No Par Value in the Form 4"
FAQ
What insider transaction did MMSI executive Michel J. Voigt report?
Michel J. Voigt reported a bona fide charitable gift of 65 shares of Merit Medical common stock. The Form 4 states no consideration was received, indicating a non-market transfer rather than a sale, and leaving his overall ownership position largely unchanged.
What stock options does MMSI’s Michel J. Voigt still own?
Michel J. Voigt holds non-qualified stock options over 11,076 shares at $70.58, 4,046 shares at $65.03, and 2,420 shares at $56.25. These options vest in 25% annual installments and expire between 2028 and 2030, according to the disclosed terms.
Was the MMSI insider transaction a sale in the open market?
No, the Form 4 describes the 65-share transaction as a bona fide charitable gift with no consideration received. This indicates a transfer to charity rather than an open-market sale, so it does not represent selling pressure in the company’s stock.
How are Michel J. Voigt’s MMSI holdings split between direct and indirect ownership?
The Form 4 shows 46,062 Merit Medical shares held directly by Michel J. Voigt and 2,265 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. Both positions are reported as non-derivative ownership stakes separate from his outstanding non-qualified stock options.