Form 4: Cloudflare Director Carl Ledbetter Sells Over 10,000 Shares Under Pre-Arranged Trading Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Cloudflare Director Carl Ledbetter has sold 10,050 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $1.82 million, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) Director Carl Ledbetter reported the sale of 10,050 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The transaction occurred on June 17, 2025, at a weighted average price of $181.5727 per share, totaling approximately $1,824,800.
- The shares were sold in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $181.43 to $181.92.
- This sale was conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Ledbetter on February 28, 2024.
- Following the reported transaction, Mr. Ledbetter directly beneficially owns 19,599 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- Additionally, Mr. Ledbetter indirectly beneficially owns 1,073,073 shares of Class A Common Stock through the Carl S. Ledbetter Trust dated February 14, 2020, for which he serves as a trustee.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly negative. While it's an insider sale, the fact that it's under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan mitigates any strong negative interpretation, suggesting a planned diversification or liquidity event rather than a reaction to new negative information.
Negatives
- Insider selling, even under a 10b5-1 plan, can sometimes be perceived as a slight negative signal, though its impact is mitigated by the pre-planned nature.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing reports a routine insider stock transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: A minor increase in the public float due to the sale, but generally minimal impact given the size relative to total shares outstanding and the pre-planned nature of the transaction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/28/2024 | Date Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by Carl Ledbetter. |
| 06/17/2025 | Date of the reported transaction (sale of Class A Common Stock). |
| 06/18/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed. |
Keywords
Cloudflare, NET, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Sale, Carl Ledbetter, Director, Beneficial Ownership, 10b5-1 Plan
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