Callahan Edward F. 4

What Happened
Edward F. Callahan, Vice President of Engineering at Badger Meter, purchased 858 shares of Badger Meter common stock on 2026-04-21 at $116.30 per share, for a total acquisition cost of approximately $99,785. This transaction is coded as a purchase (Form 4 code P), indicating an open-market or private purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-21
• Price per share: $116.30; Shares acquired: 858; Total value: ~$99,785
• Transaction code: P (open-market or private purchase)
• Filing date: 2026-04-22 (filed the next day; appears timely under Form 4 rules)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the available filing
• Footnotes/notable items: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other special footnotes disclosed in the provided details

Context
Purchases by company insiders can be viewed by retail investors as a positive signal because they increase the insider's stake, but the filing does not disclose the insider's motivation. This transaction is a straightforward buy (not an option exercise, gift, or automatic sale), so it reflects a direct increase in insider ownership.