Form 4: ADP Director Carlos Rodriguez Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Trading Plan
SEC Form 4 Filing
Carlos Rodriguez, a director at Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP), sold shares of common stock on September 4th and 5th, 2024, under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Carlos Rodriguez, a director at Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP), reported the sale of ADP common stock on September 4th and 5th, 2024.
- The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2023.
- On September 4th, 2024, Rodriguez sold 600 shares at $277.3416, 1,100 shares at $276.2836, 3,534 shares at $274.3722, and 3,697 shares at $275.0693.
- On September 5th, 2024, Rodriguez sold 190 shares at $274.66, 1,800 shares at $271.545, 3,340 shares at $269.7379, and 3,601 shares at $270.5546.
- Following these transactions, Rodriguez directly owns 45,944.0761 shares of ADP common stock and indirectly owns 13,813 shares through a trust.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as it reports routine stock sales under a pre-arranged trading plan. There is no indication of positive or negative implications for the company.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity. It's common for corporate insiders to use 10b5-1 trading plans to sell shares over time to avoid accusations of trading on non-public information.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock sales could have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased supply of shares in the market, but the effect is likely minimal given the volume and pre-planned nature of the transactions.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-09 | Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person |
| 2024-09-04 | Date of first reported transaction |
| 2024-09-05 | Date of last reported transaction |
| 2024-09-06 | Date of signature on the Form 4 |
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