M&T Bank (MTB) EVP John R. Taylor logs stock award and tax share disposition
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M&T Bank Corporation executive John R. Taylor reported equity compensation activity involving the company’s common stock. On February 13, 2026, he acquired 233 shares at $0.00 per share as a grant/award. According to the footnotes, these shares were issued upon settlement of performance-vested stock units granted on January 31, 2023 under the 2019 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, earned based on pre-established performance criteria for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.
On the same date, 97 shares were disposed of at $228.71 per share in a tax-withholding disposition related to that settlement, rather than an open-market transaction. Following these transactions, Taylor directly held 5,108.392 shares. Indirect holdings, as of December 31, 2025, included 1,009.728 shares held by his spouse and 1,104 shares held in a 401(k) plan.
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Insights
Routine performance-based award with tax withholding, not an open-market trade.
The transactions reflect settlement of performance-vested stock units for M&T Bank Corporation’s EVP and Controller, John R. Taylor. He received 233 common shares at $0.00 per share after achieving pre-set performance goals for the three-year period ending December 31, 2025.
A portion of the vested shares—97 shares at $228.71 per share—was disposed of to cover tax obligations, a standard mechanism disclosed with transaction code F. This is classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale in the market.
After these equity compensation events, Taylor’s reported direct ownership stood at 5,108.392 shares, with additional indirect holdings by his spouse and through a 401(k) plan as of December 31, 2025. Overall, this appears to be a routine compensation-related filing with neutral investment impact.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 233 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 97 | $228.71 | $22K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Shares issued pursuant to performance-vested stock units (including 22 shares issued for related dividend equivalent units) that were granted to the reporting person on January 31, 2023 under the M&T Bank Corporation 2019 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Equity Plan") and were earned based on achievement against pre-established performance criteria for the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2025, as determined by the Company's Compensation and Human Capital Committee on February 13, 2026. The performance-vested restricted stock units were granted under the Equity Plan, and therefore the reporting person paid no price for the performance-vested restricted stock units. Shares withheld for taxes upon the settlement in shares of performance-vested stock units previously granted to the reporting person. The information presented is as of December 31, 2025.