Moelis & (MC) CFO Callesano acquired 2,179.3 shares
Insider transactions reported
Christopher Callesano (Chief Financial Officer at Moelis & Company, MC) reported that they acquired 2,179.3 shares, and gave up 1,114.3 shares at $62.73 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 19, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 2,292 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Callesano Christopher
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Class A Common Stock1 | +2,179.3 | - | - | 3,406.3 direct |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Class A Common Stock | -1,114.3 | $62.73 | $69.9K | 2,292 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | 2020 Incentive Restricted Stock UnitsOn 444.01 Class A Common Stock2 | -444.01 | - | - | 0 direct |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | 2021 Incentive Restricted Stock UnitsOn 383.9 Class A Common Stock2 | -383.9 | - | - | 383.9 direct |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | 2022 Incentive Restricted Stock UnitsOn 604.98 Class A Common Stock2 | -604.98 | - | - | 1,209.95 direct |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | 2023 Incentive Restricted Stock UnitsOn 415.34 Class A Common Stock2 | -415.34 | - | - | 1,247.09 direct |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | 2024 Incentive Restricted Stock UnitsOn 331.08 Class A Common Stock2 | -331.08 | - | - | 1,327.46 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Class A Common Stock: 1,227 to 2,292 direct
- 2020 Incentive Restricted Stock Units: 444.01 to 0 direct
- 2021 Incentive Restricted Stock Units: 767.8 to 383.9 direct
- 2022 Incentive Restricted Stock Units: 1,814.93 to 1,209.95 direct
- 2023 Incentive Restricted Stock Units: 1,662.43 to 1,247.09 direct
- 2024 Incentive Restricted Stock Units: 1,658.54 to 1,327.46 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired upon settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- 2. The RSUs were settled for Class A common stock on February 19, 2026.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- 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 Callesano report in this MC Form 4?
Christopher Callesano (Chief Financial Officer at Moelis & Company, MC) reported that they acquired 2,179.3 shares, and gave up 1,114.3 shares at $62.73 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 19, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 2,292 shares held directly.
How many MC shares does Callesano hold after this filing?
The filing shows 2,292 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 M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for MC
Across the 8 sessions after earlier MC headlines, the stock closed higher 6 times and lower 2 times, with a median move of 1.3% 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.
| Session | Earlier headline | MC | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Moelis & Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.65 Per Share and Board Approves New $300 Million Share Repurchase Authorization | +1.1% | -1.2% |
| Jan 26, 2026 | BofA Securities initiated coverage on Moelis with a new price target | +0.6% | +0.5% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Moelis & Company to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Host a Conference Call on February 4, 2026 | +5.5% | +0.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Moelis downgraded by Keefe Bruyette with a new price target | -0.1% | -0.3% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | UBS resumed coverage on Moelis with a new price target | +0.6% | +0.2% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Moelis CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan to Speak at the Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference | +2.7% | +0.3% |
Earlier insider filings at MC
- Feb 23, 2026Chief Operating Officer Pilcher Ciafone Katherine converted options into 4,885 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 850 shares, increasing direct ownership by 103% to 7,969 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 23, 2026Vice Chairman, MD Cantor Eric converted options into 32,368 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 14,225 shares, increasing direct ownership by 8% to 236,948 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 20, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Executive Chairman Moelis Kenneth
- Feb 18, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by General Counsel, Secretary Watanabe Osamu R.
- Feb 18, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Principal Accounting Officer Riehl Nick
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