Mettler-Toledo (NYSE: MTD) director sells 415 shares after option exercise
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Thomas P. Salice, a director of Mettler-Toledo International, exercised stock options for 415 shares at $397.95 per share and sold 415 common shares at a weighted average price of $1,444.62 on August 3, 2026. The options relate to a grant expiring November 3, 2026, with 417 options remaining after the exercise. Indirect holdings include 19,427 shares held by SRB Investments LLC, where he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest, and 33,065 shares held by Teaghlach LLC, which he fully owns and controls with his spouse. A footnote also notes that 82 shares previously held directly with his spouse were contributed to Teaghlach LLC on November 14, 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 415 shares ($434K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
5 txns
Insider
SALICE THOMAS P
Role
Director
Sold
415 shs ($600K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$600K
Approx. exercise cost
$165K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$434K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) F5 | 415 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1 | 415 | $397.95 | $165K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F2 | 415 | $1,444.62 | $600K |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 417 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 292 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 19,427 shares (Indirect, By SRB Investments LLC);
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 33,065 shares (Indirect, By Teaghlach LLC)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Excludes 82 shares filer previously owned directly with his spouse, which were contributed to Teaghlach LLC on November 14, 2025.
- F2. Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,444.36 and $1,444.76. Filer agrees to provide, upon request by the Commission staff, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
- F3. The reported securities are held by SRB Investments LLC, a limited liability company of which the reporting person is the sole Operations Manager. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the MTD common stock held by SRB Investments LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F4. The reported securities are held by Teaghlach LLC, a limited liability company that the reporting person fully owns and controls with his spouse.
- F5. The options vested annually in two equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 415 shares
Option Exercise Price: $397.95 per share
Sale Volume: 415 shares
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Options Exercised
415 shares
Stock options exercised into common stock on August 3, 2026
Option Exercise Price
$397.95 per share
Conversion price for 415 options exercised on August 3, 2026
Sale Volume
415 shares
Common shares sold on August 3, 2026
Weighted Average Sale Price
$1,444.62 per share
Average sale price across trades between $1,444.36 and $1,444.76
Remaining Options
417 shares
Stock options remaining from the same grant after the 415-share exercise
Option Expiration
2026-11-03
Expiration date of the exercised stock option grant
SRB Investments LLC Holdings
19,427 shares
Indirect Mettler-Toledo common stock held by SRB Investments LLC
Teaghlach LLC Holdings
33,065 shares
Indirect Mettler-Toledo common stock held by Teaghlach LLC
Key Terms
weighted average price, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Stock Option (right to buy, +1 more
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weighted average price financial
"Represents the average sales price of multiple individual transactions at prices between $1,444.36 and $1,444.76."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the MTD common stock held by SRB Investments LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the MTD common stock held by SRB Investments LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Stock Option (right to buy financial
"Security title reported as Stock Option (right to buy) with underlying Mettler-Toledo common stock."
Rule 10b5-1 financial
"The filing includes a Rule 10b5-1 checkbox, which is not marked as an affirmative trading plan."
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Thomas P. Salice report for MTD?
Thomas P. Salice reported exercising stock options for 415 Mettler-Toledo shares at $397.95 and then selling 415 common shares at a weighted average $1,444.62 on August 3, 2026. The filing reflects an exercise-and-sell sequence from a long-standing option grant.
What options did Thomas P. Salice exercise in the MTD Form 4?
Salice exercised 415 stock options to buy Mettler-Toledo shares at a strike price of $397.95 from a grant expiring on November 3, 2026. Another footnote states the options vested annually in two equal installments beginning one year after the grant date.
Were Thomas P. Salice’s MTD trades under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative trading plan, and none of the footnotes describe a Rule 10b5-1 arrangement. The transactions are therefore reported without an accompanying disclosure that they were executed under a pre-established trading plan.