M&T Bank (MTB) CEO Rene F. Jones exercises options, reports tax share withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M&T Bank Corporation Chairman and CEO Rene F. Jones reported several equity transactions in company stock. On January 8, 2026, he exercised an employee stock option for 22,215 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $164.54 per share, and acquired the same number of shares. The filing shows that 19,015 shares of common stock were disposed of at $214.58 per share, consistent with shares being withheld to cover taxes, leaving him with 97,464.79 shares of M&T Bank common stock held directly.
The option exercise, coded as an "M" transaction, was reported at a derivative security price of $0, reflecting that the option was granted under an equity incentive compensation plan. The transactions occurred automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 9, 2025. In addition to direct holdings, the filing notes indirect ownership of 1,067.2177 shares for each of two daughters through custodial accounts, and 6,074 shares through a 401(k) plan, with the information presented as of December 31, 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Option (right to buy) | 22,215 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 22,215 | $164.54 | $3.66M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 19,015 | $214.58 | $4.08M |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The reported transaction occurred automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on September 9, 2025. Includes a fractional share credited for the period between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 through participation in the M&T Bank Corporation Dividend Reinvestment Plan. These shares are owned by the daughter of the reporting person through a custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act for which the reporting person is custodian. The information presented is as of December 31, 2025. Currently exercisable. The option was granted under an equity incentive compensation plan maintained by M&T Bank Corporation, and therefore the reporting person paid no price for the option.
FAQ
What insider transactions did M&T Bank (MTB) CEO Rene F. Jones report?
The filing shows that Rene F. Jones, Chairman of the Board and CEO of M&T Bank Corporation, exercised an option for 22,215 shares of common stock on January 8, 2026 and acquired the same number of shares at an exercise price of $164.54 per share. The filing also reports a disposition of 19,015 shares at $214.58 per share, coded as an "F" transaction.
What is the significance of the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in the MTB CEOs Form 4?
The filing explains that the reported transaction occurred automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Rene F. Jones on September 9, 2025. Such plans allow insiders to pre-schedule trades according to set instructions, which can help separate trading activity from day-to-day discretionary decisions.