Form 4: Materion Director Acquires Shares in Deferred Comp Plan

Materion Corp. Director Patrick M. Prevost acquired 159 shares of common stock at $129.70 per share through a deferred compensation plan.

Summary

• Patrick M. Prevost, a Director of Materion Corp. (MTRN), acquired 159 shares of common stock.
• The transaction occurred on January 6, 2026, at a price of $129.70 per share.
• Following this acquisition, Prevost beneficially owns 16,156.835 shares of Materion common stock.
• The shares are held indirectly in a Directors Deferred Compensation Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: A director's acquisition of shares, even through a deferred compensation plan, generally indicates continued alignment with shareholder interests, though it is a routine compensation event rather than a discretionary open-market purchase.

Positives

• A director's acquisition of additional shares, even through a deferred compensation plan, generally indicates continued alignment of their interests with those of shareholders.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details a routine insider transaction related to director compensation and does not provide broader industry context.

Related Party Transactions

• Acquisition of common stock by Director Patrick M. Prevost through the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a standard compensation arrangement between the company and its director.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The director's increased equity holding, even through a deferred compensation plan, aligns their interests more closely with shareholders.

Key Dates

Recommendation

This Form 4 filing details a routine acquisition of shares by a director through a deferred compensation plan. While it indicates continued alignment of interests, it does not provide new fundamental information that would typically warrant a change in an investment recommendation.

Keywords

Materion, MTRN, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Acquisition, Director Compensation, Deferred Compensation, Beneficial Ownership