Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) CAO has shares withheld to cover tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Motorola Solutions, Inc. corporate vice president and chief accounting officer Katherine A. Maher reported routine share withholdings tied to equity compensation. On March 9, 2026, a total of 417.73 shares of common stock were withheld at $458.03 per share to cover tax obligations upon settlement of performance stock units that were determined to be earned on February 25, 2026. These were issuer-withheld shares for tax payment, not open-market sales. Following these dispositions, she directly holds 1,124.27 common shares and indirectly holds 6 shares through the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan based on a March 2, 2026 plan statement.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
MAHER KATHERINE A
Role
CVP and CAO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 330.93 | $458.03 | $152K |
| Tax Withholding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 86.8 | $458.03 | $40K |
| holding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 1,211.07 shares (Direct);
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 6 shares (Indirect, Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the shares withheld by the Company to satisfy the tax withholding requirement upon settlement (on March 9, 2026 per the award terms) of performance stock units, which were determined to be earned on February 25, 2026 based on performance results for the applicable performance period, as previously reported on a Form 4 as of February 27, 2026. Based on plan statement as of March 2, 2026.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Motorola Solutions (MSI) report for Katherine Maher?
Motorola Solutions reported that Katherine A. Maher had 417.73 shares withheld to cover taxes on vested performance stock units. The shares were withheld by the company, not sold on the market, as part of routine equity compensation settlement.
Was the Motorola Solutions (MSI) insider transaction an open-market sale?
No, the reported transaction was not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Motorola Solutions to satisfy tax withholding requirements when performance stock units settled, a standard non-market mechanism for paying taxes on equity awards.
How is the Motorola Solutions (MSI) 401(k) Plan referenced in this Form 4?
The filing shows an indirect holding of 6 Motorola Solutions shares in the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan. This figure is based on a plan statement as of March 2, 2026, providing context for Katherine Maher’s retirement-plan-related ownership.