Merit Medical CFO buys 1,500 shares in open market
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Raul Parra Jr. reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock at $61.01 per share on May 6, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Raul Parra Jr. reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock at $61.01 per share on May 6, 2026. After this transaction, he directly holds 58,843 shares of common stock.
He also has an indirect interest in 2,699 shares held through a 401(k) Plan, representing plan holdings as of May 5, 2026. In addition, he holds non-qualified stock options for 13,576 underlying shares at an exercise price of $70.58 expiring on February 28, 2030, and options for 9,070 underlying shares at $65.03 expiring on February 28, 2029.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,500 shares
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Parra Raul Jr.
Role
CFO AND TREASURER
Bought
1,500 shs ($92K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock, No Par Value | 1,500 | $61.01 | $92K |
| 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 — 58,843 shares (Direct);
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) — 22,646 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, No Par Value — 2,699 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Represents plan holdings as of 05/05/2026.
- F2. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing on 02/28/2023.
- F3. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing on 02/28/2024.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,500 shares
Purchase price: $61.01 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 58,843 shares
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8 metrics
Shares purchased
1,500 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock on May 6, 2026 at $61.01
Purchase price
$61.01 per share
Price paid for 1,500 MMSI common shares on May 6, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
58,843 shares
CFO’s directly owned MMSI common stock following reported purchase
401(k) plan holdings
2,699 shares
Indirect MMSI common stock held via 401(k) Plan as of May 5, 2026
Option grant 1 exercise price
$70.58
Non-qualified stock options for 13,576 underlying shares expiring February 28, 2030
Option grant 1 underlying shares
13,576 shares
Underlying MMSI common shares for options at $70.58 exercise price
Option grant 2 exercise price
$65.03
Non-qualified stock options for 9,070 underlying shares expiring February 28, 2029
Option grant 2 underlying shares
9,070 shares
Underlying MMSI common shares for options at $65.03 exercise price
Key Terms
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy), open-market purchase, 401(k) Plan, indirect ownership
4 terms
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) financial
"Security title is listed as Non-qualified stock options (right to buy)."
open-market purchase financial
"Transaction action is described as an open-market purchase of common stock."
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
401(k) Plan financial
"Nature of ownership for certain shares is reported as 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.
indirect ownership financial
"The filing classifies some holdings as indirect ownership through a 401(k) Plan."
FAQ
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What insider transaction did MMSI CFO Raul Parra Jr. report on this Form 4?
MMSI CFO Raul Parra Jr. reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of Merit Medical Systems common stock. He bought the shares at $61.01 per share on May 6, 2026, increasing his directly held common stock position reported in this filing.
What indirect MMSI holdings does the CFO report through a 401(k) plan?
The Form 4 shows the CFO has an indirect interest in 2,699 shares of Merit Medical Systems common stock through a 401(k) Plan. A footnote specifies these represent plan holdings as of May 5, 2026, and they are reported separately from his directly owned shares.
What stock options for MMSI common stock does the CFO hold according to this filing?
The CFO holds non-qualified stock options covering 13,576 underlying MMSI shares at a $70.58 exercise price expiring February 28, 2030. He also holds options for 9,070 underlying shares at a $65.03 exercise price expiring February 28, 2029, both reported as direct holdings.
When do the MMSI stock options held by the CFO begin to vest?
Footnotes state one option grant becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% starting February 28, 2023. Another grant becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% starting February 28, 2024, providing a scheduled vesting pattern for these non-qualified stock options.
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