Krein Christopher J 4

What Happened

• Christopher J. Krein, Executive Vice President of Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), disposed of 3,000 shares on February 17, 2026. The shares were disposed at $42.38 per share for a total value of $127,140. The Form 4 uses transaction code "F," indicating the shares were surrendered/converted to pay a tax liability (e.g., withholding related to an option exercise or award).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-17
• Price per share: $42.38; total value: $127,140
• Shares disposed: 3,000 (reported as "Disposed")
• Transaction code: F — payment of exercise price or tax liability (withholding/sale to cover taxes)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed on 2026-02-18 (next business day), so the filing appears timely

Context

• Code F transactions typically reflect withholding or share surrender to satisfy tax obligations from option exercises or restricted stock vesting. These are routine administrative transactions and do not necessarily indicate a change in the insider’s view of the company. Retail investors often consider purchases more informative than routine withholdings or tax-related disposals.