Form 4: AMETEK SR. VP. Gifts Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

AMETEK's Senior VP and Comptroller, Thomas M. Montgomery, reported gifting 19 shares of common stock on December 26, 2025, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

• Thomas M. Montgomery, Senior Vice President and Comptroller of AMETEK INC. (AME), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• On December 26, 2025, Mr. Montgomery disposed of 19 shares of common stock through a gift (Transaction Code 'G').
• The transaction price for the gifted shares was $0.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Montgomery directly beneficially owns 22,097 shares of common stock.
• Additionally, he indirectly beneficially owns 3,441 shares through a 401k Plan and directly owns 3,283 shares via Common Stock/Serp.
• The 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).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (gift of shares) and does not indicate any significant positive or negative sentiment for the company's operational or financial performance.

Positives

• The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-planned activity and potentially reducing concerns about opportunistic insider trading.

Negatives

• The disposition of shares, even as a gift, slightly reduces the insider's direct ownership stake in the company.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Related Party Transactions

• Thomas M. Montgomery, SR. VP. COMPTROLLER, gifted 19 shares of common stock.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact due to the small number of shares involved in the gift.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The Form 4 reports a routine insider transaction involving a gift of a small number of shares by a corporate officer. This type of transaction is generally not indicative of changes in the company's fundamental performance or outlook, thus a 'hold' recommendation is maintained.

Keywords

AMETEK, AME, Form 4, insider transaction, stock gift, Thomas M. Montgomery, corporate officer, beneficial ownership, Rule 10b5-1