Form 4: SEI Investments Director Gifts Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


SEI Investments Director Carmen Romeo reported a planned gift of 15,500 common shares, reducing direct beneficial ownership to 1,560,293 shares.

Summary

  • Carmen Romeo, a Director of SEI Investments Co (SEIC), reported a disposition of 15,500 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on December 30, 2025, and was a gift (Transaction Code G) with a price of $0 per share.
  • This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating it was a pre-arranged disposition.
  • Following this transaction, Carmen Romeo directly beneficially owns 1,560,293 shares of SEI Investments Co common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine, planned insider transaction (a gift of shares) which is generally neutral for the company's operational performance or future prospects. It's a planned disposition, not indicative of a change in sentiment towards the company.

Positives

  • The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, demonstrating pre-planned and transparent insider trading activity.
  • A gift of shares can be part of philanthropic efforts or personal financial planning, which is generally viewed neutrally or positively in terms of corporate social responsibility.

Negatives

  • The transaction reduces the director's direct ownership stake in the company by 15,500 shares.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing pertains to an individual insider transaction and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Authorization of Attorney-in-FactCarmen Romeo executed a Power of Attorney on October 31, 2023, authorizing specific individuals (Michael Peterson, John Munch, Lindsay Barci, Diane Gallagher, Bridget Garvey, and Venita Knight) to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on her behalf for Section 16(a) compliance.10/31/2023Streamlines compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements for the director, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The impact on shareholders is minimal. A small reduction in a director's direct holdings through a planned gift is not typically seen as a significant indicator of company performance or future prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/31/2023Date Power of Attorney was executed by Carmen Romeo, authorizing attorneys-in-fact to file Section 16 reports.
12/30/2025Date of reported common stock gift transaction by Carmen Romeo.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a routine, planned gift of shares by a director, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Such a transaction is generally not indicative of a change in the company's fundamentals or future prospects and does not provide a basis for a strong buy or sell recommendation. Investors should continue to hold based on broader company performance and market conditions.

Keywords

SEI Investments, SEIC, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Director, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Rule 10b5-1, Equity Disposition

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