SEC Form 4 · accession 0001225208-15-020693
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. · STZ
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Richard Sands
Officer — Chairman of the Board · Director · 10% Owner
Period of report
Nov 9, 2015
Accepted (ET)
Nov 12, 2015 · 6:01 am EST
Rule 10b5-1 plan
unknown — predates the checkbox
Issuer CIK
0000016918
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock | Nov 9, 2015 | M | 27,658 | $20.79 | A | 359,383 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF1 | Nov 9, 2015 | S | 27,658 | $132.2083 | D | 331,725 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF2 | Nov 10, 2015 | C | 186,483 | $0.00 | A | 518,208 | D | |
| Class A Common Stock | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 168,800 | $20.79 | A | 687,008 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF3 | Nov 10, 2015 | S | 171,011 | $134.6467 | D | 515,997 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF4 | Nov 10, 2015 | S | 184,272 | $134.0625 | D | 331,725 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF5,F6 | holding | — | — | — | 768 | I | by MLR&R | |
| Class A Common StockF7 | holding | — | — | — | 15,720 | I | By Spouse |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $20.79 | Nov 9, 2015 | M | 27,658 | D | — | Apr 3, 2017 | Class A Common Stock | 27,658 | 168,800 | D |
| Class 1 (convertible) Common StockF9 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 70,483 | A | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 70,483 | 70,483 | D |
| Class 1 (convertible) Common StockF9 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 69,750 | A | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 69,750 | 140,233 | D |
| Class 1 (convertible) Common StockF9 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 30,000 | A | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 30,000 | 170,233 | D |
| Class 1 (convertible) Common StockF9 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 16,250 | A | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 16,250 | 186,483 | D |
| Class 1 (convertible) Common StockF9 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | C | 186,483 | D | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 186,483 | 0 | D |
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $23.48 | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 30,000 | D | — | Jan 2, 2018 | Class 1 Common Stock | 30,000 | 0 | D |
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $19.12 | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 69,750 | D | — | Apr 1, 2018 | Class 1 Common Stock | 69,750 | 367,250 | D |
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $22.27 | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 16,250 | D | — | Apr 18, 2017 | Class 1 Common Stock | 16,250 | 0 | D |
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $22.08 | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 70,483 | D | — | Jul 26, 2017 | Class 1 Common Stock | 70,483 | 0 | D |
| Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)F8 | $20.79 | Nov 10, 2015 | M | 168,800 | D | — | Apr 3, 2017 | Class A Common Stock | 168,800 | 0 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Represents the weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.00 to $132.44, inclusive. Upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, the reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- F2The reported shares of Class A Common Stock were received upon the conversion of shares of Class 1 Common Stock on a one-to-one basis.
- F3Represents the weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.50 to $134.85, inclusive. Upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, the reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- F4Represents the weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.50 to $134.49, inclusive. Upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, the reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- F5Except to the extent that the reporting person has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in securities owned by the applicable trust, partnership or limited liability company, the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to securities held in this manner. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for the purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.
- F6M,L,R&R is a general partnership of which the reporting person is a general partner and in which he has a pecuniary interest.
- F7The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to securities held in this manner, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for the purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.
- F8100% of this option has become exercisable.
- F9Shares of Class 1 Common Stock are convertible to shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer on a one-to-one basis in connection with the holders' sale of the shares of Class A Common Stock received upon the conversion. Class 1 Common Stock is not traded on any stock exchange.