Form 4: Alpha & Omega Semiconductor COO Wenjun Li Reports Share Transaction

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Alpha & Omega Semiconductor's Chief Operating Officer, Wenjun Li, has reported a transaction involving the withholding of shares to cover tax obligations related to vested performance share units.

Summary

  • Wenjun Li, the Chief Operating Officer of Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, filed a Form 4 disclosing a transaction on January 2, 2025.
  • The transaction involved the withholding of 2,502 common shares at a price of $36.54 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of Market-Based Performance Share Units (MSU).
  • Following the transaction, Li beneficially owns 59,064 common shares.
  • This total includes shares from Restricted Share Unit (RSU) awards, unvested shares subject to Performance Share Units (PSU), and shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral disclosure of a routine transaction. It does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which is common for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies in the US, such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), and Texas Instruments (TXN).
  • These filings are required by the SEC to ensure transparency and prevent insider trading.
  • The reported transaction is typical of stock-based compensation and tax withholding practices seen across the semiconductor industry.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor impact on shareholders as it involves a small number of shares being withheld for tax purposes.
  • The transaction does not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/01/2018Date of grant for 15,000 unvested shares subject to MSU.
03/15/2021Date of grant for some of the 22,750 shares subject to RSU awards and some of the 4,346 unvested shares subject to PSU.
03/15/2022Date of grant for some of the 22,750 shares subject to RSU awards and some of the 4,346 unvested shares subject to PSU.
03/15/2023Date of grant for some of the 22,750 shares subject to RSU awards.
03/15/2024Date of grant for some of the 22,750 shares subject to RSU awards and 10,000 unvested common shares subject to PSU.
11/14/2024Date of acquisition of 235 shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
01/02/2025Date of the reported share transaction.
01/03/2025Date of signature of the report.

Keywords

Form 4, insider trading, beneficial ownership, share transaction, stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units, AOSL, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Wenjun Li

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