Strattec CFO has 551 shares withheld for taxes

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP (STRT) reported a Form 4 for Matthew Pauli, its SVP & CFO, showing an automatic share withholding related to equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP (STRT) reported a Form 4 for Matthew Pauli, its SVP & CFO, showing an automatic share withholding related to equity compensation. On 2026-08-22, 551 shares of common stock were withheld to cover tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 shares of restricted stock, an exempt transaction under Rule 16b-3. After this withholding, Pauli directly holds 7,342 shares of STRATTEC common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 551 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Pauli Matthew

Role SVP & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1	551	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 7,342 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 shares of restricted stock; exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 551 shares Restricted stock vested: 1,172 shares Shares owned after transaction: 7,342 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 551 shares Common stock withheld on 2026-08-22 to pay tax liability (code F)

Restricted stock vested 1,172 shares Restricted stock vesting that triggered the tax withholding

Shares owned after transaction 7,342 shares Directly held STRATTEC common stock following the 2026-08-22 transaction

Transaction date 2026-08-22 Date of tax-withholding disposition reported on Form 4

Key Terms

restricted stock, Rule 16b-3, tax liability

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"upon vesting of 1,172 shares of restricted stock; exempt under Rule 16b-3"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"restricted stock; exempt under Rule 16b-3"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

tax liability financial

"Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 shares"

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What insider transaction did STRT report for SVP & CFO Matthew Pauli?

The filing reports that 551 shares of STRATTEC common stock were withheld on 2026-08-22 to pay tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 restricted shares, leaving Pauli with 7,342 shares held directly. The transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Was the STRT Form 4 transaction a market sale or a tax withholding?

It was a tax withholding transaction. The Form 4 uses code F and states that 551 shares were withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 restricted shares, and it is described as exempt under Rule 16b-3.

How many STRT shares does Matthew Pauli hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported tax-withholding transaction, Matthew Pauli directly holds 7,342 shares of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock. This figure is disclosed as the total shares beneficially owned following the transaction.

What equity award vested for STRT executive Matthew Pauli in this Form 4?

A restricted stock award of 1,172 shares vested for Matthew Pauli. Of these, 551 shares were withheld to cover tax liability, and the transaction is noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Does the STRT Form 4 mention Rule 16b-3 for this transaction?

Yes. The footnote explains that the 551 shares were withheld for taxes upon vesting of 1,172 restricted shares and states that the transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3.

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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 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^*

Pauli Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3333 WEST GOOD HOPE ROAD

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53209

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STRATTEC SECURITY CORP [ STRT ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	08/22/2026		F		551	D	$0(1)	7,342	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of 1,172 shares of restricted stock; exempt under Rule 16b-3.

	/s/ J. Bret Treier, via Power of Attorney	08/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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