Form 4: Acushnet Holdings Director Sells Over 950,000 Shares in Pre-Planned Repurchase

A director and 10% owner of Acushnet Holdings Corp., Lee Ho Yeon (Aaron), has reported the future sale of 953,406 shares of common stock to the company as part of a pre-existing stock repurchase agreement.

Summary

• Lee Ho Yeon (Aaron), a Director and 10% owner of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF), reported a transaction involving the disposition of common stock.
• On July 10, 2025, 953,406 shares of common stock were sold at a price of $65.5633 per share.
• This sale was made to Acushnet Holdings Corp. pursuant to a Stock Repurchase Agreement dated December 17, 2024.
• Following this transaction, the reporting person indirectly beneficially owns 29,523,653 shares of common stock through Magnus Holdings Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Misto Holdings Corp.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating it was a pre-scheduled sale.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral to slightly positive. While a director selling shares can be seen negatively, the context of a company repurchase agreement and a 10b5-1 plan makes it a pre-planned, less concerning event. Company repurchases are generally viewed as positive.

Positives

• The transaction is part of a pre-planned stock repurchase agreement, indicating a structured approach to share management.
• The company is repurchasing shares, which can be a positive signal of management's belief in the company's value and can reduce share count, potentially increasing earnings per share.

Negatives

• A significant sale by a director and 10% owner, even if pre-planned, could be perceived negatively by some investors as it reduces insider ownership.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this document.

Industry Context

This Form 4 reports an insider transaction and a company stock repurchase, which are specific corporate finance activities. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Related Party Transactions

• The sale of 953,406 shares was made to Acushnet Holdings Corp. pursuant to a Stock Repurchase Agreement dated December 17, 2024. The reporting person, Lee Ho Yeon (Aaron), is a Director and 10% owner of Acushnet Holdings Corp., making this a transaction with a related party.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The repurchase reduces the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and shareholder value. The sale by a significant insider could be viewed differently by various investors.
• Company: Utilizes cash for share repurchase, indicating a capital allocation decision.

Key Dates

Keywords

Acushnet Holdings Corp., GOLF, SEC Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Repurchase, Share Sale, Director Transaction, 10b5-1 Plan, Lee Ho Yeon, Misto Holdings Corp., Magnus Holdings Co., Ltd.