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[Form 4] Motorola Solutions, Inc. New Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(High)
Filing Sentiment
(Very Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gregory Q. Brown, Chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions (MSI), reported transactions dated 08/29/2025. He acquired 25,000 performance-based options with a conversion/exercise price of $71.22. On the same date he sold 18,234 shares at a weighted average price of $472.4812 and 6,766 shares at a weighted average price of $471.8193. The filing lists multiple indirect holdings: 2,220 shares held by his wife and numerous trust holdings totaling amounts such as 81,000, 43,180, 25,143, 24,046, 62,004, and 120,500 shares across several trusts. The form was signed on behalf of Mr. Brown by Kristin L. Kruska.

Positive

  • Acquisition of 25,000 performance-based options at a conversion/exercise price of $71.22, indicating retained long-term equity exposure.
  • Detailed disclosure of weighted-average sale prices ($472.4812 and $471.8193) with offer to provide per-price breakdowns on request, supporting transparency.
  • Comprehensive listing of indirect holdings across family and grantor trusts, improving clarity on aggregate beneficial ownership.

Negative

  • Insider sales totaling 25,000 shares (18,234 and 6,766), which may be interpreted by some investors as liquidity-taking by the CEO.
  • Large notional values of transactions given the high share prices reported, which could attract market attention despite routine explanation.

Insights

TL;DR: CEO sold a portion of equity at high market prices while acquiring 25,000 performance options, a mixed signal for investors.

The report shows routine insider activity: two block sales totaling 25,000 common shares (18,234 and 6,766) executed at weighted average prices of $472.4812 and $471.8193, respectively. Concurrently, Mr. Brown acquired 25,000 performance-based options exercisable into common stock with a conversion price of $71.22. The options appear to be performance awards that vested previously. The transactions adjust his direct and indirect holdings across personal and family trusts but do not, on their face, change control or ownership materially. This pattern (partial share sales plus option holdings) is consistent with diversification or routine liquidity management rather than an operational signal about company fundamentals.

TL;DR: Insider disclosures are complete and show standard governance practices: sales, option holdings, and trust allocations.

The Form 4 discloses that Mr. Brown holds securities directly and indirectly via family and grantor retained annuity trusts, and that a power of attorney filed allowed signature by Kristin L. Kruska. The filing provides weighted-average sale prices and commits to furnish per-price details on request, meeting disclosure expectations. Trust-held shares and the identified vested performance options should be monitored for future transfers, but the filing itself reflects compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
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*
BROWN GREGORY Q

(Last) (First) (Middle)
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
500 WEST MONROE ST.

(Street)
CHICAGO IL 60661

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Motorola Solutions, Inc. [ MSI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chairman and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/29/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 08/29/2025 M 25,000 A $71.22 71,936.41(1) D
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 08/29/2025 S 18,234 D $472.4812(2) 53,702.41(1) D
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 08/29/2025 S 6,766 D $471.8193(3) 46,936.41(1) D
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 2,220 I Held by wife
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 81,000(4) I By Trust
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 43,180(5) I By Trust
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 25,143(6) I By Trust
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 24,046(7) I By Trust
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 62,004 I 2024-1 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 120,500 I 2025-1 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Performance Options $71.22 08/29/2025 M 25,000 (8) 03/10/2026 Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock 25,000 $0 200,000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes shares acquired under the Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan and through the reinvestment of dividends.
2. $472.4812 is the weighted average sales price. Prices for this transaction ranged from $472.10 to $472.98. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. $471.8193 is the weighted average sales price. Prices for this transaction ranged from $471.63 to $472.09. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
4. These shares are held in an irrevocable trust for the benefit of the reporting person's wife and children. The reporting person's wife is trustee of this trust.
5. These shares are held in a family trust for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The reporting person's child is trustee of this trust.
6. These shares are held in a non-exempt gift trust for the benefit of the reporting person's child. The reporting person's wife is trustee of this trust.
7. These shares are held in a non-exempt gift trust for the benefit of the reporting person's child. The reporting person's wife is trustee of this trust.
8. These performance based stock options vested on March 10, 2019, upon the attainment of the satisfaction of certain financial performance objectives.
Remarks:
Kristin L. Kruska, on behalf of Gregory Q. Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Power of Attorney on File) 09/02/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What transactions did Gregory Q. Brown report on Form 4 for MSI on 08/29/2025?

He reported acquiring 25,000 performance options at a conversion price of $71.22 and selling 18,234 shares at a weighted average of $472.4812 and 6,766 shares at a weighted average of $471.8193.

How many MSI shares are held indirectly by Gregory Q. Brown's family trusts?

The filing lists multiple trust holdings, including 81,000, 43,180, 25,143, 24,046, 62,004, and 120,500 shares held in various trusts.

Were the sale prices for the MSI stock transactions disclosed?

Yes. The weighted average sale prices were disclosed as $472.4812 (range $472.10–$472.98) and $471.8193 (range $471.63–$472.09); the filer offered to provide per-price details on request.

Who signed the Form 4 filing for Gregory Q. Brown?

The form was signed on behalf of Gregory Q. Brown by Kristin L. Kruska, under power of attorney, with a signature date of 09/02/2025.

Do these transactions change control of Motorola Solutions (MSI)?

No. The filing shows sales and option acquisition by the CEO and multiple indirect trust holdings but does not indicate any change of control or a controlling ownership shift.
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