Form 4: Cheesecake Factory President David M. Gordon Executes Stock Options and Sells Shares
SEC Form 4 Filing
David M. Gordon, President of Cheesecake Factory Inc., exercised stock options and sold shares on May 8, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
Summary
- On May 8, 2025, David M. Gordon, President of The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE), exercised employee stock options to acquire a total of 62,426 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $34.91 to $47.06.
- Following the exercise of these options, Gordon sold a total of 62,426 shares of common stock at weighted average prices of $50.438 and $50.6815, with individual transactions ranging from $50.25 to $50.81.
- After these transactions, Gordon directly owns 34,467 shares of common stock and 59,364 shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.
- He also holds derivative securities in the form of employee stock options.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives, which is important for investors to monitor.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased volume of shares traded.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/15/2019 | Date exercisable for 16,600 employee stock options expiring on 02/15/2026 |
| 02/13/2020 | Date exercisable for 10,000 employee stock options expiring on 02/13/2027 |
| 02/18/2021 | Date exercisable for 30,000 employee stock options expiring on 02/18/2030 |
| 02/15/2025 | Date exercisable for 5,826 employee stock options expiring on 02/15/2034 |
| 05/08/2025 | Date of stock option exercise and sale transactions |
| 05/12/2025 | Date of Form 4 filing |
Keywords
Form 4, insider trading, stock options, Cheesecake Factory, CAKE, David M. Gordon, stock sale, stock acquisition
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