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Merit Medical (NASDAQ: MMSI) COO sells 7,500 shares at $90.448

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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC (MMSI) reported that Chief Operating Officer Neil W. Peterson sold 7,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-24 in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $90.448 per share, with individual trades ranging from $90.43 to $90.53. Following this sale, he directly holds 18,051 common shares. He also holds non-qualified stock options covering 25,000 underlying shares at an exercise price of $68.33, vesting in 25% annual installments beginning 08/19/2022, and options over 13,576 underlying shares at an exercise price of $70.58, vesting in 25% annual installments beginning 02/28/2024.

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Insider Peterson Neil W.
Role CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Sold 7,500 shs ($678K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock, No Par Value F1 7,500 $90.448 $678K
holding Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) F2 -- -- --
holding Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, No Par Value — 18,051 shares (Direct); Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) — 38,576 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 of Table 1 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $90.43 to $90.53, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Merit Medical Systems, Inc., any security holder of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.
  2. F2. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 08/19/2022.
  3. F3. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 2/28/2024.
Shares sold 7,500 shares Common Stock, No Par Value, sold on 2026-08-24
Weighted average sale price $90.448 per share Open-market sale of 7,500 MMSI shares
Sale price range $90.43–$90.53 per share Price range for multiple sale transactions on 2026-08-24
Shares held after transaction 18,051 shares Direct ownership of MMSI common stock after the sale
Option exercise price $68.33 per share Non-qualified stock options over 25,000 underlying shares, expiring 2028-08-19
Underlying shares for $68.33 options 25,000 shares Non-qualified stock options vesting 25% annually from 08/19/2022
Option exercise price $70.58 per share Non-qualified stock options over 13,576 underlying shares, expiring 2030-02-28
Underlying shares for $70.58 options 13,576 shares Non-qualified stock options vesting 25% annually from 02/28/2024
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Non-qualified stock options (right to buy)"
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 ... is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
underlying security shares financial
"underlying_security_shares: 25000.0000"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 68.3300"
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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did MMSI report for Neil W. Peterson?

MMSI reported that Chief Operating Officer Neil W. Peterson sold 7,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-24 in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $90.448 per share, with trade prices ranging from $90.43 to $90.53.

How many MMSI shares does Neil W. Peterson hold after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Neil W. Peterson directly holds 18,051 shares of MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position immediately following the 7,500-share sale on 2026-08-24.

At what prices did Neil W. Peterson sell MMSI stock?

The sale was reported at a weighted average price of $90.448 per share. Footnote disclosure states the 7,500 shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $90.43 to $90.53 per share, inclusive.

What stock options on MMSI does Neil W. Peterson hold at $68.33?

Neil W. Peterson holds non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $68.33 per share, exercisable for 25,000 underlying shares of MMSI common stock. These options become exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% starting on 08/19/2022.

What stock options on MMSI does Neil W. Peterson hold at $70.58?

He holds non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $70.58 per share, covering 13,576 underlying shares of MMSI common stock. These options become exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing on 02/28/2024.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Peterson Neil W.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1600 W MERIT PARKWAY

(Street)
SOUTH JORDAN UTAH 84095

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC [ MMSI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, No Par Value08/24/2026S7,500D$90.448(1)18,051D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy)$68.3308/19/2022(2)08/19/2028Common Stock25,00025,000D
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy)$70.5802/28/2024(3)02/28/2030Common Stock13,57613,576D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported in Column 4 of Table 1 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $90.43 to $90.53, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Merit Medical Systems, Inc., any security holder of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.
2. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 08/19/2022.
3. Becomes exercisable in equal annual installments of 25% commencing 2/28/2024.
/s/ Brian G. Lloyd, Attorney-in-Fact08/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)