Form 4: Arteris VP Sells Shares for Tax & 10b5-1 Plan

Arteris, Inc.'s VP and General Counsel, Paul L. Alpern, reported the sale of 683 shares of common stock for tax obligations and under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Paul L. Alpern, VP and General Counsel of Arteris, Inc. (AIP), reported two sales of common stock.
• On December 2, 2025, 258 shares were sold at $14.8246 per share to cover tax liabilities arising from the release of restricted stock units.
• On December 3, 2025, an additional 425 shares were sold at $14.79 per share, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 5, 2025.
• Following these transactions, Alpern beneficially owns 65,277 shares of Arteris, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of insider stock sales for tax purposes and under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, which are common and generally not indicative of significant positive or negative company-specific news.

Positives

• The transaction on December 3, 2025, was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating pre-planned sales and reducing concerns about opportunistic insider trading.
• The sale on December 2, 2025, was explicitly for tax liability, a common and routine reason for insider sales.

Negatives

• Insider selling, even for routine reasons, can sometimes be perceived negatively by the market, though the amounts here are relatively small.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• Shares sold to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability arising as a result of the release of restricted stock units.
• Transaction made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted by the Reporting Person on June 5, 2025.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing and does not provide specific industry context. Such sales are common for executives managing personal finances and tax obligations.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale represents a minor reduction in insider ownership, but the stated reasons (tax liability, 10b5-1 plan) suggest it is not a signal of a lack of confidence in the company.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this routine insider transaction.

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Keywords

Arteris, AIP, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Paul Alpern, 10b5-1 Plan, Restricted Stock Units, Corporate Officer