Form 4: Okta's Chief Revenue Officer, Jonathan James Addison, Executes Stock Sales Under 10b5-1 Plan
SEC Form 4
Jonathan James Addison, Chief Revenue Officer of Okta, Inc., sold shares of Class A Common Stock on October 14, 2024, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- On October 14, 2024, Jonathan James Addison, the Chief Revenue Officer of Okta, Inc., sold 9,250 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $77.5931 per share.
- He also sold 600 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $78.1867 per share on the same day.
- These transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 15, 2024.
- Following these transactions, Addison directly owns 14,601 shares of Okta's Class A Common Stock.
- Addison also holds various Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) representing the right to receive shares of Class A Common Stock, which vest over time subject to continued employment.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing simply reports stock sales under a pre-arranged trading plan, which doesn't necessarily indicate a positive or negative outlook for the company.
Industry Context
Insider sales are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies and are often scrutinized by investors to gauge management's sentiment about the company's future prospects. Sales under a 10b5-1 plan are generally viewed as less informative since they are pre-arranged.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock sale may have a minor impact on shareholders, potentially causing a slight decrease in stock price due to increased selling pressure.
- The impact is likely to be minimal given the pre-planned nature of the sales and the relatively small volume of shares sold compared to the company's overall market capitalization.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2022 | 6.25% of shares underlying certain RSUs vested. |
| December 15, 2022 | 25% of shares underlying certain RSUs vested. |
| June 15, 2023 | 8.33% of shares underlying certain RSUs vested. |
| March 15, 2024 | 8.33% of shares underlying certain RSUs vested. |
| June 15, 2024 | 8.33% of shares underlying certain RSUs vested. |
| July 15, 2024 | Reporting Person adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. |
| October 14, 2024 | Jonathan James Addison sold shares of Class A Common Stock. |
| October 16, 2024 | Date of Form 4 filing. |
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