METTLER TOLEDO (MTD) executive receives stock grant and options award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC executive Gerry Keller reported compensation-related equity awards. He received 100 shares of common stock, bringing his direct holdings to 259 shares. He was also granted options on 250 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1072.45 per share, vesting in five equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Keller Gerry
Role
Head of Process Analytics
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 100 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 250 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 259 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Stock grant: 100 shares
Direct holdings after grant: 259 shares
Option grant size: 250 options
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6 metrics
Stock grant
100 shares
Common stock award on May 12, 2026
Direct holdings after grant
259 shares
Common stock held after award
Option grant size
250 options
Right to buy common stock
Option exercise price
$1072.45 per share
Conversion or exercise price
Option vesting schedule
5 equal annual installments
Starting first anniversary of grant
Option expiration
May 12, 2036
Expiration date of options
Key Terms
Stock Option (right to buy), exercise price, vest annually in five equal installments, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy)"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "1072.4500""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
vest annually in five equal installments financial
"The options vest annually in five equal installments"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What equity awards did Gerry Keller receive in METTLER TOLEDO (MTD) according to this Form 4?
Gerry Keller received 100 shares of METTLER TOLEDO common stock and stock options on 250 shares. The options carry an exercise price of $1072.45 per share, reflecting a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
What are the key terms of Gerry Keller’s METTLER TOLEDO (MTD) stock options?
Gerry Keller was granted options on 250 METTLER TOLEDO shares at an exercise price of $1072.45 per share. According to the filing, these options vest in five equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the May 12, 2026 grant date.
Are Gerry Keller’s METTLER TOLEDO (MTD) transactions open-market buys or compensation grants?
The filing classifies both transactions as grants or awards, not open-market trades. The 100 common shares and the 250-share stock option are coded as acquisition awards, indicating compensation-related equity rather than discretionary buying or selling in the open market.
When do Gerry Keller’s METTLER TOLEDO (MTD) stock options begin vesting?
The options begin vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date. The footnote states they vest annually in five equal installments, so vesting starts one year after May 12, 2026 and continues in equal portions over the following four years.