On March 11, 2026, LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:LMAT) Senior Vice President, Operations, Trent G Kamke, reported the exercise and immediate sale of 2,625 shares of common stock for total proceeds of approximately $285,000, according to this SEC Form 4 filing.

Metric

Value

Context

Shares sold (direct)

2,625

Open-market shares sold (code 'S') in this filing

Transaction value

$284,812.50

Based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($108.50)

Post-transaction shares (direct)

6,677

Directly held shares after transaction completion

Post-transaction value (direct ownership)

~$722,000

Based on March 11, 2026 market close

Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($108.50); post-transaction value based on March 11, 2026, market close.

What was the structure and rationale for the transaction?The trade reflects an exercise of 2,625 vested options immediately followed by a direct sale of the common shares, a common mechanism for executives to monetize equity awards while maintaining compliance with company trading policies.

How did this transaction impact Kamke's ownership stake?Direct common stock holdings decreased from approximately 9,000 shares to 6,677 shares, marking a 28.22% reduction in direct equity exposure; no indirect holdings were involved or remain post-transaction.

How does the trade fit within Kamke's recent activity?This transaction matches the recent period's median sell size (2,625 shares) and percentage of holdings sold per trade (28.22%), indicating consistency in liquidation cadence as available direct holdings have declined over time.

What continuing equity exposure does Kamke retain?Kamke continues to hold 1,353 directly owned stock options, which can be exercised for additional common shares in the future, preserving potential upside alignment with company performance.

Metric

Value

Revenue (TTM)

$249.6 million

Net income (TTM)

$57.7 million

Dividend yield

0.99%

1-year price change

32.90%

* 1-year price change calculated using March 11, 2026, as the reference date.

Offers a portfolio of medical devices and implants for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, including angioscopes, embolectomy and thrombectomy catheters, carotid shunts, vascular grafts, and closure systems.

Generates revenue primarily through direct sales and distributor relationships, focusing on proprietary vascular products designed for surgical intervention and vascular repair.

Serves hospitals, surgeons, and healthcare providers treating vascular disease, with a global customer base spanning North America, Europe, and other international markets.

LeMaitre Vascular operates at scale in the medical instruments and supplies industry, leveraging a focused product portfolio to address critical needs in vascular surgery. The company’s strategy centers on innovation in device design and direct engagement with healthcare professionals, supporting consistent revenue growth and profitability. Its competitive position is reinforced by specialized offerings and a global distribution network.

As the Senior Vice President of Operations, Kamke likely receives a large portion of his compensation in the form of stock options. With shares of LeMaitre up by more than 30% this year, this transaction looks like an insider supplementing their income. It doesn’t look like the action of an insider trying to exit a doomed investment.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, LeMaitre reported sales that rose 16% year over year to reach $64.5 million. Earnings rose by 39% to $0.68 per share. The outstanding performance supports a big 25% dividend payout bump. The medical device company’s payout has risen by 125% over the past five years. At recent prices, the stock offers a 0.9% dividend yield.

LeMaitre Vascular expects the strong growth it recorded last year to continue. At the midpoint of the guidance range provided by management, sales are expected to rise by 12% this year. On the bottom line, management predicts adjusted earnings will soar 22% higher this year.

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