Form 4: Keysight SVP Sells Shares, Donates to Charity

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Keysight Technologies' SVP, Sung Yoon, reported a sale of common stock and a charitable donation, both executed on December 30, 2025.

Summary

  • Sung Yoon, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS), reported changes in beneficial ownership of the company's common stock.
  • On December 30, 2025, Yoon sold 888.792 shares of Keysight Common Stock at an average weighted price of $206.66 per share.
  • This sale was conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, which is a pre-arranged trading plan.
  • On the same date, Yoon donated 500 shares of Keysight Common Stock to a charitable donor advised fund, with a transaction price of $0.
  • Following these transactions, Yoon directly beneficially owns 16,453.026 shares of Keysight Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions, including a pre-planned stock sale and a charitable donation. While a sale by an insider might be viewed with slight caution, the 10b5-1 plan indicates it was pre-scheduled, and the donation is a positive act. Overall, it's a neutral event for the company's operational or financial outlook.

Positives

  • The sale of shares was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating a pre-scheduled transaction designed to comply with insider trading regulations.
  • A donation of 500 shares to a charitable donor advised fund demonstrates philanthropic activity.

Negatives

  • An insider selling shares, even if pre-planned, could be perceived with slight caution by some investors.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This filing is an insider transaction report, which details personal stock management by an executive and does not provide broader industry context or strategic updates for Keysight Technologies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The impact on shareholders is likely minimal. While an insider sale can sometimes raise questions, the execution under a 10b5-1 plan suggests it is part of a pre-determined personal financial strategy rather than a reaction to new company-specific information. The charitable donation is a personal act with no direct impact on company operations or value.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/30/2025Transaction date for the sale of 888.792 shares of common stock and the donation of 500 shares of common stock.
01/02/2026Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact, Jeffrey K. Li.

Keywords

Keysight Technologies, KEYS, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Charitable Donation, Sung Yoon, SVP, 10b5-1 Plan

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