Form 4: Broadcom Director Sells Shares via 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Broadcom Director Henry Samueli reported multiple sales and a gift of common stock on December 8, 2025, executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Broadcom Inc. Director Henry Samueli reported the disposition of 320,316 shares of common stock through multiple sales transactions on December 8, 2025.
- The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $398.14 to $407.01 per share.
- An additional 68,933 shares of common stock were disposed of as a gift on the same date.
- All reported transactions were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Samueli on December 18, 2024.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Samueli's beneficial ownership includes 3,492 shares held directly (including 1,602 RSUs) and 85,556,077 shares held indirectly through various entities (D95GT LLC, H&S Investments I, L.P., E95GT LLC, and H&S Portfolio II, L.P.).
- The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirectly held securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine Form 4 disclosing insider transactions executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan. Such transactions are generally considered neutral as they are scheduled in advance and do not typically reflect new sentiment about the company's immediate prospects.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Broadcom Inc.'s future performance or outlook.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of insider stock transactions and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis. It reflects an individual director's portfolio management activity rather than a strategic company announcement.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insider Trading Policy Adherence | The transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is a common corporate governance mechanism used by insiders to sell company stock in a pre-scheduled manner, thereby mitigating concerns about trading on material non-public information. | 12/18/2024 (plan adoption) | Enhances transparency and reduces potential for accusations of insider trading by establishing a pre-determined trading schedule. |
Related Party Transactions
- Indirect beneficial ownership is held through D95GT LLC, H&S Investments I, L.P., E95GT LLC, and H&S Portfolio II, L.P. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The sale represents a routine disposition of shares by a director, which is common for portfolio diversification and liquidity. Given it was pre-scheduled, it is unlikely to signal new information or significantly impact shareholder confidence.
- Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact is expected from this insider transaction disclosure.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Date Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by the Reporting Person. |
| 12/08/2025 | Date of reported common stock sales and gift transactions. |
| 12/09/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the Attorney-in-Fact for Henry Samueli. |
Keywords
Broadcom, AVGO, Henry Samueli, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Sale, Director, 10b5-1 Plan, Equity Disposition
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