M&T Bank EVP sells 1,098 shares, exercises options
M&T Bank Corp EVP and Controller John R. Taylor reported several equity transactions in company stock.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M&T Bank Corp EVP and Controller John R. Taylor reported several equity transactions in company stock. He sold 1,098 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $233.23 per share and separately exercised options to acquire 269 common shares at a strike price of $190.78 per share, fully using that option grant. The filing also shows indirect holdings of common stock through his spouse and a 401(k) plan.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
5 txns
Insider
Taylor John R.
Role
EVP and Controller
Sold
1,098 shs ($256K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$256K
Approx. exercise cost
$51K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Option (right to buy) | 269 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 269 | $190.78 | $51K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,098 | $233.23 | $256K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Option (right to buy) — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,279.392 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,104 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan);
Common Stock — 1,009.728 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The information presented is as of March 31, 2026.
- F2. Currently exercisable.
- F3. 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.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,098 shares
Sale price: $233.23 per share
Options exercised: 269 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
1,098 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on June 15, 2026
Sale price
$233.23 per share
Price for 1,098 common shares sold
Options exercised
269 shares
Common stock acquired via option exercise
Option strike price
$190.78 per share
Exercise price for 269-share option grant
Spouse indirect holding
1,009.7280 shares
Common stock held indirectly by spouse
401(k) indirect holding
1,104.0000 shares
Common stock held indirectly via 401(k) plan
Option position remaining
0.0000 options
Related option after 269-share exercise
Net shares sold
1,098 shares
Net buy/sell shares from transaction summary
Key Terms
Option (right to buy), derivative security, equity incentive compensation plan, 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Option (right to buy)""
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
equity incentive compensation plan financial
"footnote: "granted under an equity incentive compensation plan maintained by M&T Bank Corporation""
An equity incentive compensation plan is a company program that pays employees, managers or directors with shares or rights to buy shares so their financial rewards rise with the company’s value—like giving team members a stake in the house they’re helping maintain. Investors care because these plans change how many shares exist (dilution), create ongoing expense and influence management’s motivation, all of which can affect future earnings and stock price.
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By 401(k) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did M&T Bank (MTB) executive John R. Taylor report?
John R. Taylor reported an open-market sale of 1,098 M&T Bank common shares and an option exercise for 269 shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings via his spouse and a 401(k) plan, reflecting both a sale and an acquisition event.
What stock options did M&T Bank (MTB) executive John R. Taylor exercise?
He exercised stock options covering 269 M&T Bank common shares at a strike price of $190.78 per share. After this derivative exercise, the related option position shows zero remaining, indicating that particular grant was fully exercised according to the filing data.
Does John R. Taylor still hold M&T Bank (MTB) options after these transactions?
The option tied to this transaction shows zero remaining after exercising 269 shares, so that specific grant is fully used. The derivative section for this filing shows no remaining derivative positions, based on the provided transaction and summary data.
What indirect M&T Bank (MTB) holdings are reported for John R. Taylor?
The filing lists indirect ownership of common stock through his spouse and a 401(k) plan. Following the reported date, spouse-held shares total 1,009.728 and 401(k) plan shares total 1,104.000, reflecting non-direct ownership categories associated with the executive.
What period does John R. Taylor’s M&T Bank (MTB) insider data reflect?
A footnote states the information is presented as of March 31, 2026, while the transactions are dated June 15, 2026. This clarifies that the holdings snapshot and the transaction date relate to this general timeframe in the company’s records.
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