TRS SEC Filing News — TriMas Corporation

Latest SEC filings for TriMas Corporation (TRS) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries; original filings remain at the SEC/source links and were authored by their filers, not StrongBuyAnalytics. Filing dates shown are source dates. Coverage and detection can be delayed or incomplete because of SEC availability, amendments, parsing, caching, or outages. Latest source filing date shown: 2026-10-14.

TriMas Corporation engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of products for consumer products, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates through Packaging and Specialty Products segments. The Packaging segment offers dispensing products, such as foaming and sanitizer pumps, lotion and hand soap pumps, beverage dispensers, perfume sprayers, and nasal and trigger sprayers; polymeric and steel caps and closures comprising food lids, flip-top and …
Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Packaging & Containers Market Cap: $1.4B
20
Total Filings
2
Bullish Classifications
2
Bearish Classifications
11
Insider Transactions
4
Material Events (8-K)
2
Periodic Reports
What you're looking at: Each item below is parsed from an actual SEC filing submitted by TriMas Corporation. Form 4 = confirmed insider transaction · Form 144 = proposed sale notice · 8-K = material event (earnings, M&A, leadership change, etc.) · 10-Q / 10-K = quarterly / annual report.
TRS Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-03-16 — 2026-10-14
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
2 buys vs 2 sells
Insider buying and selling activity is balanced in this period.
Largest Form 144 Filing
$675.5K
Parker Herbert K (Director) · 2026-07-01
15,000 shares · Form 4
Form 144 Notices
3
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Insider Transactions 11 · Forms 3, 4 and 5

A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 11 filings in this group are Form 4s for TriMas Corporation.

The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.

Across the 11 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 5 compensation award, 2 open-market purchase, 2 open-market sale and 2 tax withholding. 4 of them involved a discretionary open-market trade; the rest are compensation and administrative mechanics.

What each transaction type means

Compensation award ×5
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Open-market purchase ×2
The insider bought shares on the open market with their own money. This is the only Form 4 category that requires a discretionary cash outlay at the prevailing price.
Open-market sale ×2
The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.
Tax withholding ×2
Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-10-14

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 651 $38.40 $25.0K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) Shares: 651
Form 4 Open-market purchase Insider Buying 2026-08-14

TRS insider Tredwell Daniel P (Director) bought 63 shares (~$2.5K)

Tredwell Daniel P, listed as Director at TRIMAS CORP, reported an open-market purchase of 63 TRS shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

The insider bought shares on the open market with their own money. This is the only Form 4 category that requires a discretionary cash outlay at the prevailing price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
P Open-market purchase 63 $39.63 $2.5K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Tredwell Daniel P (Director) Shares: 63 Est. Value: $2.5K
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-16

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 615 $40.64 $25.0K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) Shares: 615
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-07-01

TRS insider Parker Herbert K (Director) sold 15,000 shares (~$675.5K)

Parker Herbert K, listed as Director at TRIMAS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 15,000 TRS shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 15,000 $45.03 $675.5K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Parker Herbert K (Director) Shares: 15,000 Est. Value: $675.5K
Form 4 Tax withholding Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-25

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Snyder Thomas James (Director, President and CEO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
F Tax withholding on vested shares 22,155 $43.60 $966.0K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Snyder Thomas James (Director, President and CEO) Shares: 22,155
Form 4 Open-market purchase Insider Buying 2026-05-15

TRS insider Tredwell Daniel P (Director) bought 62 shares (~$2.5K)

Tredwell Daniel P, listed as Director at TRIMAS CORP, reported an open-market purchase of 62 TRS shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

The insider bought shares on the open market with their own money. This is the only Form 4 category that requires a discretionary cash outlay at the prevailing price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
P Open-market purchase 62 $40.58 $2.5K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Tredwell Daniel P (Director) Shares: 62 Est. Value: $2.5K
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-05-07

TRS insider Robin Jodi F. (General Counsel and Secretary) sold 5,000 shares (~$206.5K)

Robin Jodi F., listed as General Counsel and Secretary at TRIMAS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 5,000 TRS shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 3,000 $41.09 $123.3K
S Open-market sale 2,000 $41.60 $83.2K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Robin Jodi F. (General Counsel and Secretary) Shares: 5,000 Est. Value: $206.5K
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-16

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 640 $39.03 $25.0K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) Shares: 640
Form 4 Tax withholding Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-23

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Finley Teresa (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
F Tax withholding on vested shares 6,192 $34.04 $210.8K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Finley Teresa (Director) Shares: 6,192
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-16

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 2,853 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SEDAGHAT SHAWN (Director, 10% Owner) Shares: 2,853
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-16

TRS insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Swart Paul (Chief Financial Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 6,849 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Swart Paul (Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 6,849
Proposed Insider Sales 3 · Form 144

A Form 144 is a notice of intent to sell restricted or control securities. It is not a record that anything was sold. TriMas Corporation has 3 such notices in this period.

The distinction matters because a Form 144 is frequently reported as though it were a completed insider sale. The filer may sell all of the shares covered, some of them, or none at all, and there is no obligation to update the notice either way. A sale that is actually executed by an officer or director shows up separately on a Form 4, which is the filing to check before treating a proposed sale as a real one.

Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-30

TRS Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Parker Herbert K (15,000 shares) ~$675.5K

Parker Herbert K filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TRS (TRIMAS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Parker Herbert K Shares: 15,000 Est. Value: $675.5K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-07

TRS Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Robin Jodi F. (2,000 shares) ~$83.2K

Robin Jodi F. filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TRS (TRIMAS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Robin Jodi F. Shares: 2,000 Est. Value: $83.2K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-05

TRS Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Robin Jodi F. (3,000 shares) ~$123.3K

Robin Jodi F. filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TRS (TRIMAS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Robin Jodi F. Shares: 3,000 Est. Value: $123.3K
Material Events 4 · Form 8-K

An 8-K reports a material event in the window between scheduled reports. There are 4 in this period for TriMas Corporation. Each 8-K names the item number it is filed under, and that number is the fastest way to tell a routine disclosure from a consequential one.

Item 2.02 is an earnings release, Item 5.02 is a change of directors or officers, and Item 1.01 or 2.01 covers a material agreement or a completed acquisition. Item 7.01 and Item 8.01 are the general-purpose disclosure items and carry no fixed meaning on their own.

Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-30

TRS filed 8-K — material company event

TRIMAS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-21

TRS filed 8-K — material company event

TRIMAS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-30

TRS filed 8-K — material company event

TRIMAS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-03-18

TRS filed 8-K — material company event

TRIMAS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Periodic Reports 2 · Forms 10-K and 10-Q

The periodic reports are where the audited and reviewed financial statements live. This period contains 2 quarterly reports (10-Q) for TriMas Corporation.

The two are not equivalent in weight. A 10-K is audited by an external firm and includes the full risk factor disclosure, business description and management discussion; a 10-Q is unaudited, reviewed rather than examined, and much shorter. When a figure in a quarterly report is later revised, the annual report is usually where the correction appears.

An amended report — 10-K/A or 10-Q/A — restates or corrects something in the original filing, and is worth reading against the version it replaces.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-31

TRS filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

TRIMAS CORP filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-04-30

TRS filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

TRIMAS CORP filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

How we classify TriMas Corporation's filings

Straight from EDGAR

Each displayed record links to an original source document. StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries, not the filing itself. Parsing may omit context or contain errors, so read the original document in full.

Transaction codes, not guesswork

The nature shown on each insider filing comes from the transaction code the filer entered on the form itself — P for an open-market purchase, A for a compensation award, F for shares withheld to pay tax, M for an option exercise. Where one filing contains several codes, the transaction table lists them line by line.

Why the distinction matters

Insider activity is routinely summarised as buying or selling, which flattens together decisions that mean very different things. Shares withheld for tax on a vesting grant are an automatic administrative step; shares bought on the open market are someone committing their own money at the current price.

What this page does not tell you

A filing records what happened, not why. Form 4 does not always disclose whether a sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and no single filing is a basis for a decision on TRS. Read these alongside the fundamentals rather than in isolation.

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