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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John P. Molloy, EVP and COO of Motorola Solutions (MSI), reported insider transactions on Form 4 dated 08/21/2025. He acquired 37,514 shares by exercise of performance-based stock options at an effective exercise price of $179.21 and also holds shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and via dividend reinvestment. On the same date he sold 26,361 shares at a weighted average price of $462.5322 and sold 11,153 shares at a weighted average price of $462.022. His beneficial ownership after the transactions is reported as 59,328.23 shares.

Positive

• Acquisition of 37,514 shares through exercise of performance-based options at $179.21 shows prior performance condition achievement
• Reported holdings include ESPP and dividend reinvestment, indicating ongoing participation in company ownership programs

Negative

• Contemporaneous sales of 37,514 shares (26,361 at $462.5322 and 11,153 at $462.022) reduced beneficial ownership from 96,842.23 to 59,328.23 shares
• No Rule 10b5-1 plan box checked in the filing, so sales appear to be open-market transactions executed the same day as the exercise

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider exercised performance options and immediately sold the resulting shares in equal measure for cash realization.

The filing shows a standard executive-level exercise of vested performance options (exercise price $179.21) producing 37,514 shares, followed by market sales totaling 37,514 shares at weighted average prices of $462.5322 and $462.022. The transactions reduced the reporting person's beneficial holdings from 96,842.23 to 59,328.23 shares. This pattern is consistent with option exercise-to-sale to cover tax and exercise costs while retaining a material residual stake; all figures are explicitly reported in the Form 4.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transaction sequence is a routine Section 16 disclosure of option exercise and subsequent sales; no governance red flags disclosed.

The Form 4 discloses that performance options vested upon satisfaction of financial objectives and were exercised on 08/21/2025, with contemporaneous open-market sales of the same aggregate amount. The filing identifies the reporting person as EVP and COO and includes a power of attorney signature. There are no indications in the filing of Rule 10b5-1 plan reliance or unusual restrictions; the disclosures are straightforward and complete as presented.

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

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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^*

MOLLOY JOHN P

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2025

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	08/21/2025		M		37,514	A	$179.21	96,842.23(1)	D
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock	08/21/2025		S		26,361	D	$462.5322(2)	70,481.23(1)	D
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock	08/21/2025		S		11,153	D	$462.022(3)	59,328.23(1)	D

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	$179.21	08/21/2025		M			37,514	(4)	03/08/2031	Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock	37,514	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares acquired under the Motorola Solutions Employee Stock Purchase Plan and through the reinvestment of dividends.

2. $462.5322 is the weighted average sales price. Prices for this transaction ranged from $462.24 to $463.14. 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. $462.022 is the weighted average sales price. Prices for this transaction ranged from $461.30 to $462.23. 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 performance based stock options vested on March 8, 2024, upon the attainment of the satisfaction of certain financial performance objectives.

Remarks:

	Kristin L. Kruska, on behalf of John P. Molloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Power of Attorney on File)	08/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did John P. Molloy (MSI) do on 08/21/2025?

He exercised 37,514 performance-based options at $179.21 and sold 26,361 shares at a weighted average price of $462.5322 and 11,153 shares at $462.022.

How did these transactions affect Molloy's holdings in MSI?

His reported beneficial ownership decreased from 96,842.23 shares to 59,328.23 shares following the transactions.

Were the exercised options recently vested or performance-based?

Yes. The filing states these were performance-based stock options that vested on March 8, 2024 upon satisfaction of financial performance objectives.

At what prices were the shares sold?

The sales were at weighted average prices of $462.5322 (range $462.24–$463.14) and $462.022 (range $461.30–$462.23); the filer offers to provide detailed per-price quantities on request.

Does the Form 4 indicate the use of a 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing does not check the box indicating the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.