Motorola Solutions (MSI) CAO exercises 1,062 options and sells 1,754 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Motorola Solutions, Inc. executive Katherine A. Maher, CVP and CAO, reported option exercises and related stock sales. On August 7, 2026, she exercised employee stock options for 1,062 shares of common stock (635 shares at an exercise price of $265.18 per share, and 427 shares at $414.12 per share). The option grants vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2024 and March 13, 2026, respectively.
On the same date, Maher sold a total of 1,754.02 shares of Motorola Solutions common stock in sales described as open market or private transactions, at prices ranging from about $468.22 to $470.04 per share. Following these transactions, she reports 852 options remaining from one grant and an indirect holding of 23.01 shares in the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan. The filing does not indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
9 txns
Insider
MAHER KATHERINE A
Role
CVP and CAO
Sold
1,754.02 shs ($824K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$824K
Approx. exercise cost
$345K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option - Right to Buy F3 | 635 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Options - Right to Buy F4 | 427 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 635 | $265.18 | $168K |
| Exercise | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 427 | $414.12 | $177K |
| Sale | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 1,062 | $469.6901 | $499K |
| Sale | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 637.31 | $470.025 | $300K |
| Sale | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 54 | $468.2231 | $25K |
| Sale | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F1 | 0.71 | $470.035 | $333.72 |
| holding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option - Right to Buy — 0 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Options - Right to Buy — 852 shares (Direct);
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 671 shares (Direct);
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 23.01 shares (Indirect, Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Includes shares acquired under the Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- F2. Based on plan statement as of August 3, 2026.
- F3. These options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2024.
- F4. These options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 13, 2026.
Key Figures
Options exercised (shares): 1,062 shares
Shares sold: 1,754.02 shares
Option exercise price: $265.18 per share
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Options exercised (shares)
1,062 shares
Total Motorola Solutions common shares acquired via option exercises on August 7, 2026
Shares sold
1,754.02 shares
Total Motorola Solutions common shares sold in open market or private transactions on August 7, 2026
Option exercise price
$265.18 per share
Exercise price for 635 Motorola Solutions options vesting from March 9, 2024
Option exercise price
$414.12 per share
Exercise price for 427 Motorola Solutions options vesting from March 13, 2026
Sale price range
$468.22–$470.04 per share
Per-share prices for reported Motorola Solutions stock sales on August 7, 2026
Remaining options
852 options
Motorola Solutions options remaining after the 427-share option transaction
401(k) holdings
23.01 shares
Indirect Motorola Solutions common shares held through the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan, vested in three equal annual installments, +1 more
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Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: Employee Stock Option - Right to Buy"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes shares acquired under the Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
vested in three equal annual installments financial
"These options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2024."
401(k) Plan financial
"Motorola Solutions, Inc. 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.
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FAQ
What did Motorola Solutions (MSI) executive Katherine Maher report in this Form 4?
Katherine Maher reported exercising 1,062 stock options and selling 1,754.02 shares of Motorola Solutions common stock on August 7, 2026, along with remaining option holdings and shares held through the company 401(k) plan.
What stock options did Katherine Maher exercise in the Motorola Solutions (MSI) filing?
She exercised employee stock options for 1,062 shares of Motorola Solutions common stock: 635 shares at $265.18 per share from options vesting from March 9, 2024, and 427 shares at $414.12 per share from options vesting from March 13, 2026.
Were Katherine Maher’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) trades under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as using a plan, and the footnotes do not state that these trades were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan.
What are the vesting details of the Motorola Solutions (MSI) options exercised by Katherine Maher?
The 635-share option grant vested in three equal annual installments beginning March 9, 2024, and the 427-share option grant vests in three equal annual installments beginning March 13, 2026, according to the footnotes.