Form 4: Waterstone Financial Director Kristine A. Rappe Executes Stock Option Sales

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Kristine A. Rappe of Waterstone Financial, Inc. reports exercising stock options and selling shares on February 4th and 5th, 2025.

Summary

  • Kristine A. Rappe, a director of Waterstone Financial, Inc., reported transactions involving the company's common stock.
  • On February 4, 2025, Rappe exercised options to acquire 4,760 shares at $12.75 per share and sold the same amount at a weighted average price of $13.7653 per share.
  • On February 5, 2025, Rappe exercised options to acquire 10,270 shares at $12.75 per share and sold the same amount at a weighted average price of $13.7542 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Rappe directly owns 27,318 shares of common stock and holds options for 22,185 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of insider trading activity. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance or prospects.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency to investors regarding the actions of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Insider trading activity is a normal part of the stock market, and is regulated by the SEC.
  • Directors often have stock options as part of their compensation, and their exercise and sale is a common occurrence.
  • The filing is consistent with SEC regulations and reporting requirements for insider transactions, similar to filings made by directors and officers of comparable financial institutions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership, but the overall effect is likely to be negligible.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/04/2016Original date of stock options that were exercised.
03/04/2025Expiration date of stock options that were exercised.
02/04/2025Date of first transaction: exercise of options and sale of shares.
02/05/2025Date of second transaction: exercise of options and sale of shares.
02/06/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Waterstone Financial, WSBF, Stock Options, Director, Rappe, Insider Trading, Securities Exchange Act

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