AOS.NYSESmith A O CORP

Form 4: A. O. Smith Senior VP, CTO, Robert J. Heideman, Reports Stock Option Exercise and Sale

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Robert J. Heideman, Senior VP and CTO of A. O. Smith Corporation, exercised stock options and sold shares on March 5, 2024.

Summary

  • On February 15, 2024, Robert J. Heideman disposed of 1,585 shares of A. O. Smith common stock.
  • On March 5, 2024, Heideman exercised employee stock options for 9,890 shares at a price of $60.82 per share.
  • Also on March 5, 2024, Heideman sold 9,890 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $84.6349, with prices ranging from $84.34 to $84.81.
  • Following these transactions, Heideman beneficially owns 9,455 shares of A. O. Smith common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock transactions. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common among corporate executives. It provides transparency into the trading activities of key personnel and their holdings in the company.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership by a company executive.
  • The transactions have no impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/08/2021Employee stock options were granted under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan.
02/08/2022The options became exercisable in three annual installments of 1/3 of the award starting on this date.
02/15/2024Robert J. Heideman disposed of 1,585 shares of A. O. Smith common stock.
03/05/2024Robert J. Heideman exercised stock options and sold shares of A. O. Smith common stock.

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