Weyco director gets 1,265-share stock grant, shifts trust
WEYCO GROUP INC (WEYS) director Frederick P. Stratton Jr. reported several equity-related changes.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WEYCO GROUP INC (WEYS) director Frederick P. Stratton Jr. reported several equity-related changes. On 2026-08-25 he received a grant of 1,265 shares of Common Stock at no cost. On 2026-08-25 and 2026-08-26, a total of 2,700 shares were reclassified from his direct holdings into the Frederick P. Stratton Jr. Survivor Trust via code Z voting trust transactions, reported as dispositions from direct ownership and matching acquisitions by the trust. Indirect holdings also include 20,000 shares in the Ann Stratton Marital Trust B of 2005 and 30,300 shares in the Fred and Anne Stratton 2012 Family Trust. Stratton also holds several outstanding stock option awards on WEYS common stock with exercise prices between $18.00 and $37.22 and expiration dates from 2028 through 2033, each vesting 20% per year over five years. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox for these transactions was not marked as being pursuant to a trading plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
12 transactions reported
Mixed
12 txns
Insider
STRATTON FREDERICK P JR
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voting Trust | Common Stock | 310 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Voting Trust | Common Stock | 310 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,265 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Voting Trust | Common Stock | 2,390 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Voting Trust | Common Stock | 2,390 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Stock Option F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,445 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 105,827 shares (Indirect, Held in Frederick P. Stratton Jr. Survivor Trust of which Fred is Trustee);
Stock Option — 16,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 20,000 shares (Indirect, Held in Ann Stratton Marital Trust B of 2005 of which Fred is a Trustee);
Common Stock — 30,300 shares (Indirect, Held in Fred and Anne Stratton 2012 Family Trust)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/23/2019
- F2. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/26/2021
- F3. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2022
- F4. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2023
- F5. 20% per year for 5 years beginning 08/25/2024
Key Figures
Common Stock grant: 1,265 shares
Voting trust reclassification on 2026-08-25: 2,390 shares
Voting trust reclassification on 2026-08-26: 310 shares
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8 metrics
Common Stock grant
1,265 shares
Grant, award, or other acquisition on 2026-08-25 at $0.0000 per share
Voting trust reclassification on 2026-08-25
2,390 shares
Disposition from direct ownership and matching acquisition by Survivor Trust via code Z
Voting trust reclassification on 2026-08-26
310 shares
Disposition from direct ownership and matching acquisition by Survivor Trust via code Z
Indirect holding – Ann Stratton Marital Trust B of 2005
20,000 shares
Common Stock held indirectly where Frederick P. Stratton Jr. is a trustee
Indirect holding – Fred and Anne Stratton 2012 Family Trust
30,300 shares
Common Stock held indirectly in a family trust
Stock Option exercise price
$37.22
Option on 2,000 underlying Common Stock shares expiring 2028-08-23
Stock Option exercise price
$18.00
Option on 3,500 underlying Common Stock shares expiring 2030-08-26
Stock Option exercise price
$25.79
Option on 3,500 underlying Common Stock shares expiring 2033-08-25
Key Terms
voting trust, indirect ownership, Stock Option, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
voting trust financial
"transaction_action is described as a voting trust transaction"
A voting trust is an arrangement where shareholders temporarily transfer their voting rights to one or more trusted individuals (trustees) who vote on company matters on their behalf. It matters to investors because it consolidates decision-making power—like handing the car keys to a single driver for a journey—which can stabilize leadership or push through strategic plans but also reduces individual shareholders’ direct influence and can affect the company’s direction and stock value.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type is indirect for shares held in various trusts"
Stock Option financial
"security_title is listed as Stock Option with an underlying Common Stock"
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price fields show the option exercise price"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"Stock Option records include an expiration_date field"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
What stock grant did WEYS director Frederick P. Stratton Jr. report on this Form 4?
Frederick P. Stratton Jr. reported a grant of 1,265 shares of WEYS Common Stock on 2026-08-25, coded as an award (code A) at a per-share price of $0.00, indicating a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase.
What stock options on WEYS does Frederick P. Stratton Jr. currently hold?
He reports several outstanding WEYS stock options on 2,000 and multiple blocks of 3,500 underlying shares each, with exercise prices of $37.22, $18.00, $24.00, $28.83, and $25.79, expiring between 2028-08-23 and 2033-08-25.
Are the reported WEYS transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox (aff_10b5_one) is false, indicating these Form 4 transactions were not affirmatively reported as being made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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