Alvin Murstein logs tax-withholding stock disposition at Medallion Financial (MFIN)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Medallion Financial Corp director and officer Alvin Murstein reported a tax-withholding disposition of 11,973 shares of common stock. The shares were withheld by the company at $10.09 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock awards under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
After this transaction, Murstein directly held 294,967 common shares. He also had indirect beneficial interests in additional shares, including those held by the Alvin Murstein Second Family Trust, the Aileen J. Murstein Family 2012 Trust, and shares owned by his spouse, as described in the footnotes.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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4 txns
Insider
MURSTEIN ALVIN
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 11,973 | $10.09 | $121K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 294,967 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,358,300 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax obligations arising upon vesting of restricted stock awards granted previously under the Medallion Financial Corp. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares beneficially owned by the Alvin Murstein Second Family Trust of which Mr. Murstein is a co-trustee and the beneficiary. Represents beneficially owned by the Aileen J. Murstein Family 2012 Trust of which Mr. Murstein is the grantor and Mr. Murstein's spouse is a co-trustee and the beneficiary. Represents shares owned by Mr. Murstein's spouse.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alvin Murstein report for MFIN on this Form 4?
Alvin Murstein reported a tax-withholding disposition of 11,973 Medallion Financial common shares. The company withheld these shares at $10.09 per share to satisfy tax obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock awards previously granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
Was Alvin Murstein’s Medallion Financial Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Medallion Financial to cover taxes owed when restricted stock vested under the company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
What is the role of the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan in this MFIN Form 4?
The 2018 Equity Incentive Plan is the source of the restricted stock awards that vested and triggered taxes. To satisfy those tax obligations, Medallion Financial withheld 11,973 common shares from Alvin Murstein, which is the disposition reported on this Form 4 filing.
How does Rule 16b-3 apply to Alvin Murstein’s Medallion Financial transaction?
The footnotes state the withholding transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3. That SEC rule provides exemptions for certain insider transactions tied to company compensation plans, such as shares withheld to pay taxes when equity awards like restricted stock vest.