Metallus (MTUS) officer exercises 8,200 options under 10b5-1 plan

Q: What happened to the Metallus Inc. (MTUS) stock options after this exercise?

The nonqualified stock option covering 8,200 common shares , expiring on February 17, 2026 , was fully exercised, leaving 0 derivative securities beneficially owned.

Q: What is the relationship of the reporting person to Metallus Inc. (MTUS)?

The reporting person is an officer of Metallus Inc., serving as EVP, Chief Commercial Officer .

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Metallus Inc. executive vice president and chief commercial officer reported an option exercise and share acquisition. On 01/02/2026, the officer exercised a nonqualified stock option with a $7.46 exercise price, acquiring 8,200 common shares. Following this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 113,355 common shares directly and 1,805 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

The exercised option, which is now fully exhausted with 0 derivative securities remaining, had vested in four equal annual installments beginning February 17, 2017 and was scheduled to expire on February 17, 2026. All transactions reported were made under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 23, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary

8,200 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Raketich Kevin A

Role EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Nonqualified Stock Option (Right to buy)	8,200	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Shares	8,200	$7.46	$61K
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Nonqualified Stock Option (Right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 113,355 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 1,805 shares (Indirect, by 401(k) plan)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/05/2026 - 07:00 PM

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^*

Raketich Kevin A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1835 DUEBER AVE. SW

(Street)

CANTON

44706

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Metallus Inc. [ MTUS ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	01/02/2026		M		8,200	A	$7.46	113,355	D
Common Shares								1,805	I	by 401(k) plan

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Nonqualified Stock Option (Right to buy)	$7.46	01/02/2026		M			8,200	⁽¹⁾	02/17/2026	Common Shares	8,200	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vested in four equal annual installments beginning February 17, 2017.

Remarks:

The reporting person adopted a written plan for the sale of the Company's common shares intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1(c) on May 23, 2025. All transactions reported herein were made pursuant to that plan.

	/s/ Kristine C. Syrvalin, as Attorney-in-Fact	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Metallus Inc. (MTUS) disclose in this filing?

An executive vice president and chief commercial officer exercised a nonqualified stock option and acquired 8,200 Metallus Inc. common shares on 01/02/2026.

At what price were the Metallus Inc. (MTUS) stock options exercised?

The nonqualified stock option was exercised at a conversion or exercise price of $7.46 per share for 8,200 common shares.

How many Metallus Inc. (MTUS) shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

After the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 113,355 common shares directly and 1,805 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

What happened to the Metallus Inc. (MTUS) stock options after this exercise?

The nonqualified stock option covering 8,200 common shares, expiring on February 17, 2026, was fully exercised, leaving 0 derivative securities beneficially owned.

Was the Metallus Inc. (MTUS) insider trade made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The reporting person adopted a written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1(c) on May 23, 2025, and all transactions reported were made under that plan.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Metallus Inc. (MTUS)?

The reporting person is an officer of Metallus Inc., serving as EVP, Chief Commercial Officer.