MTD CEO sells 2,000 shares after option exercise; holds 3,670

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) disclosed insider transactions by its President and CEO on a Form 4.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/13/2025 - 11:10 AM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) disclosed insider transactions by its President and CEO on a Form 4. On 11/11/2025, the executive acquired 576 common shares at $0. On 11/12/2025, the executive exercised options for 2,000 shares at an exercise price of $1,024.55 per share and sold 2,000 shares in multiple trades at average prices of $1,460.60, $1,461.20, $1,462.26, and $1,463.88 (price ranges disclosed).

The filing also shows a new stock option grant of 1,495 shares at an exercise price of $1,445.06, vesting annually in five equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant. Following the reported transactions, direct holdings were 3,670 shares.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Routine CEO option activity with matched sales; neutral impact.

The CEO received 576 shares at no cost, exercised 2,000 options at $1,024.55, and sold 2,000 shares across several trades around the mid-$1,460s. This pattern is consistent with liquidity and tax-management around option exercises rather than a strategic signal.

A new option grant for 1,495 shares at an exercise price of $1,445.06 vests over five years, aligning incentives over time. The executive’s direct holdings were 3,670 shares after these moves. No cash-flow effects to the company are indicated beyond standard option exercise mechanics.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 2,000 shares ($876K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 8 txns

Insider Kaltenbach Patrick

Role President and CEO

Sold 2,000 shs ($2.92M)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $2.92M

Approx. exercise cost $2.05M

Approx. pre-tax spread $876K

Share of Position Sold 35.3%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Option (right to buy)	2,000	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,000	$1,024.55	$2.05M
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	583	$1,460.60	$852K
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	50	$1,461.20	$73K
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	442	$1,462.26	$646K
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	925	$1,463.88	$1.35M
Grant/Award	Stock Option (right to buy)	1,495	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	576	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 6,850 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 3,670 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Stock Option (right to buy), 7,355 to 6,850 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 3,094 to 3,670 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 3 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,459.74 and $1,460.65. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
2. F2. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,461.00 and $1,461.53. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
3. F3. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,462.25 and $1,462.28. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
4. F4. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,463.62 and $1,464.02. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
5. F5. The options vest annually in five equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did MTD’s CEO report?

The CEO acquired 576 shares at $0, exercised 2,000 options at $1,024.55, and sold 2,000 shares at average prices around $1,460–$1,464.

How many MTD shares does the CEO hold after the transactions?

Direct holdings were 3,670 common shares following the reported transactions.

What new equity award did the MTD CEO receive?

A stock option grant of 1,495 shares with a $1,445.06 exercise price, vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary.

At what prices were MTD shares sold by the CEO?

Sales occurred in multiple trades at average prices of $1,460.60, $1,461.20, $1,462.26, and $1,463.88, with disclosed price ranges.

What was the option exercise price for the 2,000 MTD shares?

The options were exercised at an exercise price of $1,024.55 per share.

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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^*

Kaltenbach Patrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

IM LANGACHER 44

(Street)

GREIFENSEE V8 8606

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/ [ MTD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/11/2025

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
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/11/2025		A		576	A	$0	3,670	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/12/2025		M		2,000	A	$1,024.55	5,670	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/12/2025		S		583	D	$1,460.6(1)	5,087	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/12/2025		S		50	D	$1,461.2(2)	5,037	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/12/2025		S		442	D	$1,462.26(3)	4,595	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	11/12/2025		S		925	D	$1,463.88(4)	3,670	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$1,445.06	11/11/2025		A		1,495		11/11/2026(5)	11/11/2035	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,495	$0	1,495	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$1,024.55	11/12/2025		M			2,000	11/09/2024(5)	11/09/2033	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,000	$0	5,355	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,459.74 and $1,460.65. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.

2. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,461.00 and $1,461.53. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.

3. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,462.25 and $1,462.28. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.

4. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,463.62 and $1,464.02. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.

5. The options vest annually in five equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Michelle M. Roe, Attorney in Fact	11/13/2025
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