[8-K] National Presto Industries, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody’s Corp. (MCO) – Form 4 filed 4 Aug 2025

President & CEO Robert Fauber executed routine option exercises and a modest share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 30 Jul 2024.

• Options exercised: 56 sh @ $80.81, 134 sh @ $94.18, 91 sh @ $113.34 (total 281 sh).
• Sale: 415 common shares sold @ $510.19.
• Net change: −134 shares; direct holding now 61,751.984 shares.
• Residual options: 7,921 unexercised across the three grants.

The sale equates to roughly 0.2 % of Fauber’s direct stake and does not materially alter insider ownership levels or signal a strategic shift. No operational or financial guidance is affected.

Positive

• CEO retains 61,751.984 shares, ensuring continued alignment with shareholders despite the small sale.
• Transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, demonstrating adherence to governance best practices.

Negative

• Net reduction of 134 shares could be viewed as a marginally negative sentiment signal, although size is immaterial.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small, pre-planned sale—immaterial for valuation; neutral signal.

The 415-share sale (≈0.2 % of holdings) raises about $0.21 m, offset by 281 shares acquired via option exercise. Beneficial ownership remains above 61.7 k, preserving substantial insider alignment. Given the 10b5-1 framework and limited size, the transaction should not influence expectations for earnings, credit-rating franchise strength, or capital allocation. I view the filing as routine housekeeping with negligible impact on price targets.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Governance-friendly 10b5-1 plan; ownership level still robust.

Fauber’s adherence to a previously adopted 10b5-1 trading plan limits potential misuse of material non-public information and supports governance best practices. The CEO retains a sizable equity stake that continues to align incentives with shareholders. No red flags emerge regarding timing, volume, or disclosure quality.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2025

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National Presto Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)

Wisconsin		1-2451		39-0494170
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire, Wisconsin		54703-3703
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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☐         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	NPK	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 30, 2025, the Registrant announced AMTEC Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiary, received an option award totaling $101.1 million under year four (Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2025) of AMTEC’s current five-year 40mm systems contract. A press release describing the award is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8‑K. Such Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of National Presto Industries, Inc. dated July 30, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Forward looking statements in this Form 8-K are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: government defense spending and defense requirements; termination for the convenience of the government; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by the United States Government and other major customers; unexpected problems or events experienced by subcontractors, team members, or their respective suppliers or subcontractors; product mix; competitive pressure on pricing; increases in material, freight/shipping, labor or other production costs that cannot be recouped through pricing; and such other factors as may be described from time to time in the Registrant’s SEC filings.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	National Presto Industries, Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: August 4, 2025	By:	/s/ Maryjo Cohen
		(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

How many Moody’s (MCO) shares did CEO Robert Fauber sell on 1 Aug 2025?

He sold 415 common shares at $510.19 each.

What was the total number of shares acquired through option exercises?

Fauber exercised options for 281 shares at strike prices of $80.81, $94.18, and $113.34.

How many Moody’s shares does the CEO now own?

After the transactions he directly owns 61,751.984 shares.

Were the trades made under a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes, the filing states the transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 30 Jul 2024.

Does the filing affect Moody’s financial outlook?

No. The Form 4 reflects personal insider transactions and contains no operational or earnings guidance.