Form 4: NETSCOUT Director Sells Shares, Gifts to Charity
Insider Transaction Report
NETSCOUT Systems Director Joseph G. Hadzima Jr. reported selling 3,113 shares and gifting 10,000 shares of common stock.
Summary
- Joseph G. Hadzima Jr., a Director of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT), reported changes in his beneficial ownership of common stock.
- On November 19, 2025, Mr. Hadzima sold 3,113 shares of common stock at a price of $25.63 per share.
- This sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was adopted by Mr. Hadzima on December 11, 2024.
- Following this sale, Mr. Hadzima's direct beneficial ownership stood at 128,185 shares.
- On November 20, 2025, Mr. Hadzima gifted 10,000 shares of common stock to a charitable donor-advised fund.
- After the gift, his direct beneficial ownership decreased to 118,185 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions (a pre-planned sale and a charitable gift) which are generally neutral in terms of direct impact on the company's operational performance or financial health. The 10b5-1 plan indicates a structured approach to share disposition.
Positives
- The sale of shares was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating a structured and pre-determined transaction rather than an immediate reaction to market conditions.
- The gift of 10,000 shares to a charitable donor-advised fund demonstrates philanthropic activity by a company director.
Negatives
- A director's sale of shares, even if pre-planned, reduces their direct ownership stake in the company.
Future Outlook
This filing reports past insider transactions and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing details routine insider transactions by a director and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive landscape analysis.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The transactions result in a slight reduction in the direct ownership stake of a company director, which is a routine disclosure for transparency.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Date the Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted by the Reporting Person. |
| 11/19/2025 | Date of sale of 3,113 shares of Common Stock. |
| 11/20/2025 | Date of gift of 10,000 shares of Common Stock to a charitable donor-advised fund. |
| 11/21/2025 | Date the Form 4 filing was signed. |
Keywords
NETSCOUT, NTCT, Form 4, insider transaction, stock sale, charitable gift, director, beneficial ownership, 10b5-1 plan
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