Form 4: Levi Strauss Executive Sells Shares

Levi Strauss & Co. SVP and General Counsel David Jedrzejek reported the sale of Class A Common Stock, including shares withheld for tax obligations and shares sold under a 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

• David Jedrzejek, SVP and General Counsel of Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), reported transactions involving Class A Common Stock.
• On November 6, 2025, 5,231 shares were disposed of at a price of $20.01 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the settlement of vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• On November 10, 2025, an additional 4,341 shares were sold at a price of $20.60 per share.
• This sale on November 10, 2025, was executed pursuant to a previously established Rule 10b5-1 Plan.
• Following these transactions, David Jedrzejek directly beneficially owns 93,571 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While it involves insider selling, the transactions are routine (tax withholding) or pre-planned (10b5-1 plan), which typically do not signal a negative outlook on the company's future performance.

Positives

• The sale of 4,341 shares was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan, indicating a pre-arranged trading strategy rather than an opportunistic sale.

Negatives

• The transactions represent a reduction in the reporting person's direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock by a total of 9,572 shares.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The reduction in insider ownership, while routine, could be perceived as a minor negative, but the pre-planned nature mitigates concerns about management's confidence.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The reported transactions are routine insider sales, primarily for tax obligations and under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan. These types of transactions do not typically indicate a significant change in the company's fundamentals or future prospects, and therefore do not warrant a change from a 'hold' recommendation based solely on this filing.

Keywords

Levi Strauss, LEVI, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, 10b5-1 Plan, Class A Common Stock