Weyco Group VP exercises options, uses shares for costs
Weyco Group Inc. vice president of information systems George Sotiros reported multiple stock option exercises and related share movements on August 6, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Weyco Group Inc. vice president of information systems George Sotiros reported multiple stock option exercises and related share movements on August 6, 2026. He exercised derivative awards covering 3,960 shares of Common Stock through four option grants with exercise prices of $18.00, $24.00, $28.83, and $25.79 per share, receiving matching amounts of common shares. In a related transaction, 2,207 shares of Common Stock at $43.90 per share were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability.
Insider Trade Summary
3,960 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Sotiros George
Role
VP - INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option F1 | 1,200 | $18.00 | $22K |
| Exercise | Stock Option F2 | 1,200 | $24.00 | $29K |
| Exercise | Stock Option F3 | 780 | $28.83 | $22K |
| Exercise | Stock Option F4 | 780 | $25.79 | $20K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,200 | $18.00 | $22K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,200 | $24.00 | $29K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 780 | $28.83 | $22K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 780 | $25.79 | $20K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 2,207 | $43.90 | $97K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 5,103 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 49,902 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/26/2021
- F2. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2022
- F3. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2023
- F4. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2024
Key Figures
Total shares underlying options exercised: 3,960 shares
Option exercise price: $18.00 per share
Option exercise price: $24.00 per share
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7 metrics
Total shares underlying options exercised
3,960 shares
Derivative exercises (code M) on August 6, 2026
Option exercise price
$18.00 per share
Stock Option exercised into 1,200 Common shares
Option exercise price
$24.00 per share
Stock Option exercised into 1,200 Common shares
Option exercise price
$28.83 per share
Stock Option exercised into 780 Common shares
Option exercise price
$25.79 per share
Stock Option exercised into 780 Common shares
Shares delivered/withheld for exercise price or taxes
2,207 shares
Code F Common Stock transaction at $43.90 per share
Price for exercise-price/tax-liability shares
$43.90 per share
Common Stock used to satisfy option-related obligations
Key Terms
Stock Option, Common Stock, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option financial
"Security title reported as "Stock Option" for derivative entries"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Common Stock financial
"Underlying security title and non-derivative security reported as "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code M described as "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial
"Code F transaction described as payment of exercise price or tax liability"
direct or indirect ownership financial
"Ownership type reported with codes indicating direct or indirect ownership"
FAQ
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What insider activity did Weyco Group (WEYS) report for George Sotiros?
Weyco Group reported that VP George Sotiros exercised stock options into 3,960 Common shares on August 6, 2026, and had 2,207 shares delivered or withheld to cover option exercise price or tax liability.
How many Weyco Group (WEYS) options did George Sotiros exercise and at what prices?
George Sotiros exercised options relating to 3,960 shares, with exercise prices of $18.00, $24.00, $28.83, and $25.79 per share. Each option exercise resulted in the acquisition of the corresponding number of Common Stock shares.
What does the Form 4 code F transaction mean for Weyco Group (WEYS)?
The Form 4 shows a code F transaction where 2,207 Common shares at $43.90 per share were delivered or withheld for payment of option exercise price or tax liability related to George Sotiros’s option exercises.
Was the Weyco Group (WEYS) insider activity a purchase or a sale overall?
The activity is mixed: Sotiros exercised derivative stock options (dispositions of options) and acquired the underlying 3,960 Common shares, while 2,207 shares were delivered or withheld to satisfy option-related obligations, not as an open-market sale.
Did Weyco Group (WEYS) indicate these trades were under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative trading plan. The data do not state that these transactions were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, focusing instead on option vesting and exercises.
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