WINA.NASDAQWinmark CORP

Form 4: Executive Discloses Equity Holdings and Option Grants

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


A recent SEC filing details changes in beneficial ownership for a key executive, including the acquisition of common stock and existing stock options.

Summary

  • Brett D. Heffes, who serves as Director, Chair, and CEO, filed a Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership.
  • On July 17, 2025, 53 shares of common stock were acquired at a price of $0.
  • Following this transaction, direct beneficial ownership stands at 112,500 shares of common stock, with an additional 338 shares held indirectly through a family office.
  • The filing also discloses various employee stock options held directly, with exercise prices ranging from $143.87 to $424.82.
  • These employee stock options have expiration dates between 2029 and 2035 and vest at a rate of 25% per year over four years.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing indicates an increase in direct share ownership by a key executive, which is generally a positive signal of alignment with shareholder interests, though the acquisition was at a $0 price, suggesting a grant rather than a purchase. The significant holdings of stock options further reinforce this alignment.

Positives

  • The acquisition of 53 shares of common stock, even at a $0 price, increases the direct equity stake of a key executive, aligning their interests with shareholders.
  • The executive holds a substantial number of employee stock options, further reinforcing alignment with long-term company performance and shareholder value.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider equity transactions and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The increased direct share ownership and significant stock option holdings by a key executive indicate a stronger alignment of management's financial interests with those of the shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/01/2020Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $164.84
12/16/2020Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $176.20
06/01/2021Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $143.87
12/14/2021Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $183.87
06/01/2022Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $195.82
12/13/2022Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $261.32
06/01/2023Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $197.80
12/12/2023Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $238.60
06/01/2024Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $325.99
06/01/2025Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $355.90
07/17/2025Date of acquisition of 53 common shares and earliest transaction date
12/09/2025Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $400.97
06/01/2026Date exercisable for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $424.82
06/01/2029Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $164.84
12/16/2029Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $176.20
06/01/2030Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $143.87
12/14/2030Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $183.87
06/01/2031Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $195.82
12/13/2031Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $261.32
06/01/2032Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $197.80
12/12/2032Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $238.60
06/01/2033Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $325.99
06/01/2034Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $355.90
12/09/2034Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $400.97
06/01/2035Expiration date for Employee Stock Option with exercise price $424.82

Keywords

SEC Form 4, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Executive Compensation, Stock Options, Equity Holdings, Corporate Governance, Director Holdings, CEO Holdings

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