M-tron (MPTI) finance EVP sells shares, keeps 10K options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M-tron Industries Executive VP - Finance Linda M. Biles reported net sales of 3,420 securities of the company on April 14, 2026. She sold 2,700 subscription rights to purchase common stock, which relate to 540 underlying shares at an exercise price of $59.00 per share, and 720 shares of common stock in open-market transactions.
After these sales, she directly holds 28,682 shares of common stock and 24,643 subscription rights. She also holds stock options covering 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $40.32 per share, expiring on April 4, 2030, with vesting in tranches of 30%, 30%, and 40% from 2026 through 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Biles Linda M
Role
Executive VP - Finance
Sold
3,420 shs ($0.00)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Subscription Rights (right to purchase) | 2,700 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Common Stock | 720 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Subscription Rights (right to purchase) — 24,643 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 28,682 shares (Direct);
Stock Option (right to buy) — 10,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Stock options of the Issuer vesting as follows: 30% on 4/4/2026, 30% on 4/4/2027, and 40% on 4/4/2028. On March 30, 2026, holders of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), received one subscription right (the "Rights") for each share of Common Stock held by such holder as of March 27, 2026. When exercisable, five (5) Rights will entitle their holder to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $59.00 per share.
Key Figures
Subscription rights sold: 2,700 rights
Common shares sold: 720 shares
Net securities sold: 3,420 securities
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8 metrics
Subscription rights sold
2,700 rights
Open-market sale on April 14, 2026
Common shares sold
720 shares
Open-market sale on April 14, 2026
Net securities sold
3,420 securities
Net sell across reported transactions
Common shares held after
28,682 shares
Direct ownership after April 14, 2026 trades
Subscription rights held after
24,643 rights
Direct holding following rights sale
Rights exercise price
$59.00 per share
Five rights to purchase one common share
Stock option position
10,000 underlying shares at $40.32
Options expiring April 4, 2030
Option vesting schedule
30%/30%/40%
Vesting in 2026, 2027, and 2028
Key Terms
Subscription Rights, Stock Option (right to buy), exercise price, vesting
4 terms
Subscription Rights financial
"received one subscription right for each share of Common Stock held"
Subscription rights are short-term privileges given to existing shareholders to buy additional new shares before the general public, typically at a set price and in proportion to their current holdings. Think of it as getting a coupon for first dibs on extra slices of a pizza so your share of the pie doesn’t shrink; exercising them can be a cheaper way to maintain your ownership and voting power, while ignoring them can reduce your stake and potential future earnings.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy) with 10,000 underlying shares of Common Stock"
exercise price financial
"purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $59.00 per share"
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.
vesting financial
"Stock options of the Issuer vesting as follows: 30% on 4/4/2026"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What insider transactions did M-tron Industries (MPTI) report for Linda M. Biles?
M-tron Industries reported that Executive VP - Finance Linda M. Biles sold 2,700 subscription rights and 720 shares of common stock on April 14, 2026. These open-market transactions totaled 3,420 securities and were followed by updated holdings disclosures in both common stock and rights.
What subscription rights did MPTI insiders receive and how did Linda M. Biles trade them?
Holders of M-tron common stock received one subscription right per share as of March 27, 2026, with five rights exercisable for one share at $59.00 per share. Linda M. Biles sold 2,700 of these rights, which correspond to 540 underlying shares, in open-market transactions.
What stock options for MPTI common stock does Linda M. Biles retain?
Linda M. Biles holds stock options on 10,000 shares of M-tron common stock at an exercise price of $40.32 per share, expiring April 4, 2030. According to the filing, these options vest 30% in 2026, 30% in 2027, and 40% in 2028.
How significant are the MPTI insider sales by Linda M. Biles compared to her remaining position?
The filing shows net sales of 3,420 securities, while Linda M. Biles still holds 28,682 common shares, 24,643 subscription rights, and options on 10,000 shares. This indicates she retains a substantial equity position in M-tron Industries after the reported transactions.
What is the exercise price and structure of MPTI’s subscription rights program mentioned in the Form 4?
The subscription rights program grants one right per common share held on March 27, 2026. When exercisable, five rights allow purchase of one M-tron common share at an exercise price of $59.00 per share, according to the filing’s footnote disclosure.