ZAPICO DAVID A 4

What Happened

• David A. Zapico, CEO of AMETEK (AME), had shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to equity awards. On March 19, 2026 he surrendered 1,412 shares at $211.50 each (≈ $298,638), and on March 22, 2026 he surrendered 2,092 shares at $209.37 each (≈ $438,002). Total shares withheld were 3,504 for roughly $736,640. These were disposals to cover taxes (routine), not open-market sell orders.

Key Details

• Transaction dates & prices:
  • 2026-03-19: 1,412 shares @ $211.50 = $298,638 (withheld)
  • 2026-03-22: 2,092 shares @ $209.37 = $438,002 (withheld)
• Total shares withheld: 3,504; total value ≈ $736,640.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the supplied filing.
• Footnote: F1 — represents withholding of shares to pay taxes (tax withholding, not a market sale).
• Filing date: Form 4 filed 2026-03-23 for transactions on 3/19 and 3/22; this appears timely under Form 4 reporting rules.

Context

• These transactions are tax-withholding disposals (transaction code F), which are routine following option exercises or vesting events. They generally reflect tax obligations rather than a directional bet on the stock.