Thomas B. Hotopp, Director at MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO (MSA), sold 4,529 shares at $43.20 ($196K) on 2007-05-25, disclosed to the SEC on 2007-05-30.
Open-market sale of $196k MSA by Director. Not flagged as scheduled, tax-driven, or recurring — but no specific bearish signal from our filters. Reasons for insider sales vary widely.
Nothing distinguishes this filing.
| # | Price | Shares | Value | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $43.15 | 1,000 | $43K | 22.0% |
| 2 | $43.20 | 1,000 | $43K | 22.1% |
| 3 | $43.25 | 1,000 | $43K | 22.1% |
| 4 | $43.30 | 1,000 | $43K | 22.1% |
| 5 | $43.35 | 200 | $9K | 4.4% |
| 6 | $43.10 | 129 |
| $6K |
| 2.8% |
| 7 | $43.13 | 200 | $9K | 4.4% |
| Total | $43.22 avg | 4,529 | $196K | 100% |
| Filing → |
| MSA | BUY | 2008-08-01 | $46K | — | Filing → |
| MSA | SELL | 2007-08-14 | $334K | — | Filing → |
| MSA | SELL | 2007-06-01 | $159K | — | Filing → |