Gerdau (NYSE: GGB) EVP Metz sells 1,000 preferred shares, keeps RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GERDAU S.A. Executive Vice President Mauricio Metz reported an open-market sale of 1,000 preferred shares on April 28, 2026 at $4.53 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 41,536 preferred shares.
Metz also holds restricted stock units linked to preferred shares, with remaining positions tied to 6,683 shares at $4.14, 6,332 shares at $3.64, and blocks of 32,280 and 4,060 underlying shares at an exercise price of $3.88, expiring between 2027 and 2029.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,000 shares ($4,530)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Metz Mauricio
Role
null
Sold
1,000 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Preferred shares | 1,000 | $4.53 | $5K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Preferred shares — 41,536 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 4,060 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price is denominated in Brazilian reais and has been translated into U.S. dollars at the April 28, 2026 selling rate of R$4.9878 per US$1.00, as reported by the Central Bank of Brazil. The price is denominated in Brazilian reais and has been translated into U.S. dollars at the April 10, 2026 selling rate of R$5.0229 per US$1.00, as reported by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,000 preferred shares
Sale price: $4.53 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 41,536 preferred shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
1,000 preferred shares
Open-market sale on April 28, 2026
Sale price
$4.53 per share
Preferred shares, open-market sale
Direct holdings after sale
41,536 preferred shares
Post-transaction position
RSUs exercise price
$4.14
Restricted stock units, 6,683 underlying preferred shares, expiring February 12, 2029
RSUs exercise price
$3.64
Restricted stock units, 6,332 underlying preferred shares, expiring February 12, 2028
RSUs exercise price
$3.88
Restricted stock units, 32,280 underlying preferred shares, expiring February 22, 2027
Additional RSUs at $3.88
4,060 underlying shares
Restricted stock units expiring February 12, 2027
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, open-market sale, Preferred shares, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units" with underlying preferred shares and exercise prices"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 1,000 preferred shares at $4.53"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price fields showing $4.14, $3.64 and $3.88 per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Form 4 regulatory
"Form 4 insider reporting structure for transactions and derivative holdings"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Gerdau (GGB) report for Mauricio Metz?
Gerdau reported that Executive Vice President Mauricio Metz sold 1,000 preferred shares in an open-market transaction at $4.53 per share. Following this sale, he still directly holds 41,536 preferred shares, plus several restricted stock unit awards linked to additional preferred shares.