Form 4: Moody's Corp CEO Robert Fauber Executes Stock Options and Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Robert Fauber, President and CEO of Moody's Corporation, exercised stock options and sold shares of common stock on November 1, 2024, according to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

  • On November 1, 2024, Robert Fauber, the President and CEO of Moody's Corporation, executed stock options to acquire common stock at prices of $80.81, $94.18, and $113.34.
  • He acquired 56, 134, and 91 shares respectively through these option exercises.
  • Simultaneously, Mr. Fauber sold 281 shares of Moody's common stock at a price of $455.98 per share.
  • These transactions were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 30, 2024.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Fauber directly owns 61,354.364 shares of Moody's common stock.
  • He also holds derivative securities, specifically employee stock options, for 1,286, 3,083, and 8,610 shares at exercise prices of $80.81, $94.18, and $113.34 respectively.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock transactions. The use of a 10b5-1 plan suggests a planned and orderly approach to managing stock holdings.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions. It is common for executives to use Rule 10b5-1 plans to manage their stock holdings and avoid accusations of insider trading.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions are unlikely to have a significant impact on stakeholders, as they are part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/12/2017First vesting date for some employee stock options.
07/01/2017First vesting date for some employee stock options.
02/23/2018First vesting date for some employee stock options.
02/12/2026Expiration date for some employee stock options.
07/01/2026Expiration date for some employee stock options.
02/23/2027Expiration date for some employee stock options.
07/30/2024Date Mr. Fauber adopted the Rule 10b5-1 plan.
11/01/2024Date of the stock option exercises and share sale.

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