Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) awards CAO stock and options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Motorola Solutions, Inc. reported that CVP and CAO Katherine A. Maher received compensation-related equity awards and related tax withholding transactions. On March 12, 2026, she acquired 297 shares of common stock and received an employee stock option grant for 1,039 shares with an exercise price of $462.63 per share, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning March 12, 2027 and expiring in 2036. To satisfy tax liabilities, 59.36 shares and 53.6 shares were disposed of on March 14, 2026 and March 13, 2026 at $473.12 per share through tax-withholding dispositions, not open‑market sales. Following these transactions, she holds 1,308.31 shares directly and 6 shares indirectly through the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
MAHER KATHERINE A
Role
CVP and CAO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 59.36 | $473.12 | $28K |
| Tax Withholding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 53.6 | $473.12 | $25K |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option - Right to Buy | 1,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | 297 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 1,308.31 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option - Right to Buy — 1,039 shares (Direct);
Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock — 6 shares (Indirect, Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Based on plan statement as of March 2, 2026. These options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 12, 2027.
FAQ
What does the latest Form 4 for MSI report about Katherine A. Maher?
The Form 4 shows Katherine A. Maher received equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions. She was granted 297 common shares and 1,039 stock options, with some shares withheld to cover tax obligations, updating her direct and indirect holdings in Motorola Solutions stock.
What stock options were granted to the Motorola Solutions (MSI) CAO?
She was granted 1,039 employee stock options with an exercise price of $462.63 per share. These options vest in three equal annual installments starting March 12, 2027, and expire in 2036, providing long-term equity-based compensation tied to Motorola Solutions’ share performance.
Were there any open-market stock sales by the MSI CAO in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows no open-market sales. Instead, 59.36 and 53.6 shares of Motorola Solutions common stock were disposed of at $473.12 per share solely as tax-withholding transactions, covering tax liabilities associated with her equity awards rather than discretionary market sales.
What are Katherine A. Maher’s Motorola Solutions (MSI) holdings after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, she holds 1,308.31 Motorola Solutions common shares directly. She also has an additional 6 shares held indirectly through the Motorola Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Plan, based on a plan statement dated March 2, 2026, reflecting both direct and retirement-plan exposure.
How do the stock options granted to the MSI CAO vest over time?
The 1,039 stock options vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 12, 2027. This means one-third of the options become exercisable each year over three years, aligning her long-term incentives with Motorola Solutions’ performance until their 2036 expiration date.