Form 4: Badger Meter VP-Gen. Counsel and Secretary, William R.A. Bergum, Executes Stock Options and Sells Shares
SEC Form 4 Filing
William R.A. Bergum, VP-Gen. Counsel and Secretary of Badger Meter Inc., exercised stock options and sold shares of common stock between February 28, 2025, and March 4, 2025.
Summary
- On February 28, 2025, William R.A. Bergum exercised stock options for 2,416 shares of Badger Meter Inc. common stock at an exercise price of $28.33 per share.
- Also on February 28, 2025, Bergum sold 2,416 shares of common stock at a price of $210.33 per share.
- On March 3, 2025, Bergum sold 148 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $212.13 per share, with prices ranging from $212.00 to $212.64.
- On March 4, 2025, Bergum sold 195 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $209.50 per share, with prices ranging from $209.25 to $209.76.
- Following these transactions, Bergum directly owns 13,856 shares of Badger Meter Inc. common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as it simply reports transactions. It doesn't indicate positive or negative outlook for the company.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common occurrences in publicly traded companies. Investors often monitor these filings to gain insights into management's perspective on the company's stock and future prospects.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may interpret the insider's sale of shares as a signal, though it's a common practice and doesn't necessarily indicate a negative outlook.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/06/2016 | Date stock options became exercisable |
| 02/28/2025 | Date of stock option exercise and sale of shares |
| 03/03/2025 | Date of sale of shares |
| 03/04/2025 | Date of sale of shares and signature date |
| 03/06/2025 | Expiration date of stock options |
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