American Battery Technology (ABAT) CEO Melsert received 102,997 shares
Insider transactions reported
Ryan Mitchell Melsert (Chief Executive Officer at American Battery Technology Company, ABAT) reported that they received 102,997 shares, and gave up 39,397 shares at $2.40 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Aug 22, 2026 and Aug 25, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,376,952 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Melsert Ryan Mitchell
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Grant or award (A) | Common Stock1 | +102,997 | - | - | 3,416,349 direct |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock2 | -39,397 | $2.40 | $94.6K | 3,376,952 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Open-market purchase (P) | WarrantsOn 631,375 Common Stock3, 4, 5 | +631,375 | $0.99 | $625K | 631,375 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 3,313,352 to 3,376,952 direct
- Warrants: 0 to 631,375 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Represents the vesting of Common Stock awarded pursuant to the terms of terms of the Reporting Person's employment agreement.
- 2. Represents the sale of Common Stock to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of the aforementioned Common Stock.
- 3. Represents the issuance of Warrants pursuant to the terms of terms of the Reporting Person's employment agreement.
- 4. The Warrants vest 1/16th quarterly, beginning October 1, 2024, and thereafter until fully vested.
- 5. The Warrants expire five years after issuance or vesting, whichever is later, beginning August 24, 2031.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Grant or award:
- Code A marks a grant or award from the company under an exempt employee or director plan. Usually nothing is paid for it.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Melsert report in this ABAT Form 4?
Ryan Mitchell Melsert (Chief Executive Officer at American Battery Technology Company, ABAT) reported that they received 102,997 shares, and gave up 39,397 shares at $2.40 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Aug 22, 2026 and Aug 25, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,376,952 shares held directly.
How many ABAT shares does Melsert hold after this filing?
The filing shows 3,376,952 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code A mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code A marks a grant or award from the company under an exempt employee or director plan. Usually nothing is paid for it.
Historical context for ABAT
Across the 8 sessions after earlier ABAT headlines, the stock closed higher 5 times and lower 3 times, with a median move of 10.0% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
Earlier insider filings at ABAT
- Aug 25, 2026Chief Operating Officer Wu Steven covered exercise/tax liability with 31,344 shares and was granted 63,373 shares, increasing direct ownership by 8% to 421,642 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 22, 2026Former Chief Resource Officer Jolcover Scott was granted 8,334 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 429,542 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 22, 2026Chief Executive Officer Melsert Ryan Mitchell was granted 20,834 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 7,780 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.40% to 3,313,352 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 6, 2026Director Lowery Elizabeth Ann was granted 10,949 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 6, 2026Director Fezell Donald Richard Jr was granted 22,629 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 382,621 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
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