Form 4: Cadence Design Systems President Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Paul Cunningham, Sr. Vice President of Cadence Design Systems Inc, sold 2,000 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 for $277.12 per share.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 793 Common Stock at $273.96 ($217,250) on September 15, 2026; holds 122,793 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 1,000 Common Stock at $138.02 ($138,020) on September 15, 2026; holds 123,793 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,000 Common Stock at $277.12 ($554,240) on September 15, 2026; holds 121,793 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 1,000 Non- Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) on September 15, 2026; holds 6,328 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $554,240 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Paul Cunningham — Officer (Sr. Vice President)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 793 | $274 | $217.3K | 122,793 |
| 2026-09-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 1,000 | $138 | $138.0K | 123,793 |
| 2026-09-15 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 2,000 | $277 | $554.2K | 121,793 |
| 2026-09-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Non- Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 1,000 | — | — | 6,328 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (793 shares) |
| 2026-09-15 | Option exercise/conversion (1,000 shares) |
| 2026-09-15 | Open-market sale (2,000 shares) |
| 2026-09-15 | Option exercise/conversion (1,000 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, CDNS, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC, bearish, Paul Cunningham
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