STRATTEC Security (STRT) CFO reports spouse’s 2,000-share open-market buy

Q: How many STRT shares did the spouse of CFO Matthew Pauli purchase?

The filing reports that Matthew Pauli’s spouse purchased 2,000 shares of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock. These shares are listed as indirectly owned by Pauli, meaning the economic interest is attributed to him through his spouse under SEC beneficial ownership rules.

Q: At what price were the STRATTEC SECURITY CORP shares bought in the reported transaction?

The reported indirect purchase occurred at a price of $62.53 per share . This reflects an open-market or private transaction price for STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock as of the transaction date, rather than a discounted grant or option exercise price.

Q: What is the nature of ownership for the 2,000 STRT shares reported on the Form 4?

The 2,000 STRT shares are reported as indirectly owned by CFO Matthew Pauli, with the nature of ownership described as “By Spouse.” This means the shares are held in the spouse’s name but are attributed to Pauli for reporting purposes under SEC beneficial ownership standards.

Q: How many STRATTEC SECURITY CORP shares does Matthew Pauli hold directly after the reported date?

The Form 4 lists 7,893 shares of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock as directly owned by Matthew Pauli following the reported date. This direct holding is separate from the 2,000 shares indirectly owned through his spouse, providing a clearer picture of his total reported equity stake.

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Positive)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP SVP & CFO Matthew Pauli reported an open-market purchase of company stock indirectly through his spouse. On May 12, 2026, his spouse bought 2,000 shares of common stock at $62.53 per share, reported as indirect ownership. A separate entry shows Pauli with 7,893 directly owned shares of common stock following the reported date.

Insights

Routine indirect insider share purchase via spouse, modest in scale.

The SVP & CFO of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP, Matthew Pauli, reported an indirect open-market purchase of 2,000 common shares at $62.53 per share, attributed to his spouse. This is a straightforward buy transaction with no derivatives or complex structures.

Alongside this, the filing lists 7,893 shares held directly by Pauli as of May 12, 2026. No options or other derivative positions are disclosed. The transaction size appears modest relative to typical public-float scales, suggesting a routine personal investment decision rather than a thesis-changing event.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,000 shares ($125,060)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Pauli Matthew

Role SVP & CFO

Bought 2,000 shs ($125K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,000	$62.53	$125K
holding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 7,893 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Spouse purchase size: 2,000 shares Purchase price: $62.53 per share Direct holdings: 7,893 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Spouse purchase size 2,000 shares Indirect open-market purchase on May 12, 2026

Purchase price $62.53 per share Price for 2,000 indirectly owned shares

Direct holdings 7,893 shares Common stock held directly by Pauli as of May 12, 2026

Net share direction 2,000 net-buy shares Transaction summary shows net-buy activity

Key Terms

open-market purchase, indirect ownership, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

indirect ownership financial

"total_shares_following_transaction": "2000.0000", "direct_or_indirect": "I""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/14/2026 - 05:15 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^*

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)
05/12/2026

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)
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 Stock, par value $0.01 per share	05/12/2026	05/12/2026	P		2,000	A	$62.53	2,000	I	By Spouse
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								7,893	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)
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)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ J. Bret Treier, via Power of Attorney	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did STRATTEC SECURITY CORP (STRT) report for Matthew Pauli?

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP reported that SVP & CFO Matthew Pauli filed a Form 4 showing his spouse’s open-market purchase of company common stock. The transaction is reported as indirect ownership, reflecting a personal investment rather than a company-level financing or compensation event.

How many STRT shares did the spouse of CFO Matthew Pauli purchase?

The filing reports that Matthew Pauli’s spouse purchased 2,000 shares of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock. These shares are listed as indirectly owned by Pauli, meaning the economic interest is attributed to him through his spouse under SEC beneficial ownership rules.

At what price were the STRATTEC SECURITY CORP shares bought in the reported transaction?

The reported indirect purchase occurred at a price of $62.53 per share. This reflects an open-market or private transaction price for STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock as of the transaction date, rather than a discounted grant or option exercise price.

What is the nature of ownership for the 2,000 STRT shares reported on the Form 4?

The 2,000 STRT shares are reported as indirectly owned by CFO Matthew Pauli, with the nature of ownership described as “By Spouse.” This means the shares are held in the spouse’s name but are attributed to Pauli for reporting purposes under SEC beneficial ownership standards.

How many STRATTEC SECURITY CORP shares does Matthew Pauli hold directly after the reported date?

The Form 4 lists 7,893 shares of STRATTEC SECURITY CORP common stock as directly owned by Matthew Pauli following the reported date. This direct holding is separate from the 2,000 shares indirectly owned through his spouse, providing a clearer picture of his total reported equity stake.