Form 4: Cirrus Logic Executive Exercises Options and Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Scott Thomas, a Senior VP at Cirrus Logic, exercised stock options and sold shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

  • On June 12, 2024, Scott Thomas, a Senior VP at Cirrus Logic, exercised non-qualified stock options to acquire 11,706 shares of common stock at a price of $55.72 per share.
  • Simultaneously, Thomas sold 11,706 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $120.72, with individual sales ranging from $120.72 to $120.90.
  • These transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 15, 2023.
  • Following these transactions, Thomas directly owns 23,975 shares of Cirrus Logic common stock.
  • Thomas also continues to hold options to purchase shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing simply reports transactions under a pre-arranged plan. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's prospects.

Positives

  • The transactions were executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which can mitigate concerns about insider trading.

Industry Context

Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies. Monitoring these transactions can provide insights into management's perspective on the company's value and future prospects.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership, but the 10b5-1 plan mitigates concerns about insider information.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2018-11-0125% of the shares vested under the option.
2021-11-01The option was fully vested and exercisable.
2023-11-15Date the reporting person adopted the Rule 10b5-1 plan.
2024-06-12Date of the reported transactions (option exercise and share sale).
2024-06-13Date of the signature on the SEC Form 4.
2027-11-01Expiration date of the Non-Qualified Stock Option.

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