Form 4: Keysight SVP Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Keysight Technologies SVP Jo Ann Juskie reported multiple dispositions of common stock to cover tax liabilities related to restricted share releases.

Summary

  • SVP Jo Ann Juskie reported multiple transactions involving Keysight Technologies, Inc. common stock.
  • On November 14, 2025, Juskie surrendered 69 shares at $179.06 per share and 56 shares at $179.06 per share to satisfy tax liabilities related to restricted share releases.
  • On November 17, 2025, an additional 54 shares were surrendered at $175.51 per share for the same tax purpose.
  • Following these transactions, Juskie beneficially owns 9,271.719 shares of Keysight Technologies common stock.
  • The reported beneficial ownership also includes 24.218 shares acquired through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions related to tax obligations on vested equity, which is a neutral event from an investment sentiment perspective.

Positives

  • The transactions reflect the vesting and release of restricted shares, indicating the reporting person is receiving equity compensation.
  • The acquisition of 24.218 shares through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) demonstrates continued participation in the company's equity programs.

Negatives

  • The disposition of shares, while for tax purposes, reduces the direct beneficial ownership of the reporting person.

Risks

  • No new risks are introduced by this routine Form 4 filing.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

These types of transactions (share surrenders for tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock) are standard practice across all industries for executives and employees receiving equity compensation. They do not reflect discretionary sales based on market outlook but rather a mandatory administrative process.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The practice of surrendering shares to cover tax liabilities upon the vesting of restricted stock is a common and widely accepted method for managing equity compensation in publicly traded companies across various sectors, including technology and industrials, where Keysight operates. This is not a unique event for Keysight or its executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine tax-related transactions, not discretionary sales indicating a change in insider sentiment.
  • Employees: Reflects the standard process for managing equity compensation for executives.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/14/2025Transaction date for the surrender of 69 shares and 56 shares to satisfy tax liability on restricted share release.
11/17/2025Transaction date for the surrender of 54 shares to satisfy tax liability on restricted share release.
11/18/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact for Jo Ann Juskie.

Keywords

Keysight Technologies, KEYS, Form 4, insider transaction, stock sale, tax liability, restricted stock, Jo Ann Juskie, equity compensation

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