Form 4: Director Willoughby Boosts TE Connectivity Stake

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


TE Connectivity Director Dawn C. Willoughby reported acquiring 838 common shares through a compensation plan and disposing of 403 shares for tax withholding.

Summary

  • Dawn C. Willoughby, a Director at TE Connectivity plc (TEL), reported transactions involving the company's common shares.
  • On November 13, 2025, Willoughby acquired 838 common shares at a price of $0.0000 per share. This acquisition was a grant under the Issuer's directors' compensation program and stock and incentive plan.
  • Following this grant, Willoughby's beneficial ownership increased to 7,248 common shares.
  • On the same date, November 13, 2025, Willoughby disposed of 403 common shares at a price of $236.28 per share. This disposition is typically for tax withholding purposes related to the share grant.
  • After these transactions, Willoughby's beneficial ownership stands at 6,845 common shares.
  • The transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating they were pre-scheduled.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. The acquisition of shares through a compensation plan is a positive sign of alignment, though partially offset by the tax-related disposition. It's a routine event.

Positives

  • Director Dawn C. Willoughby received a grant of 838 common shares as part of the directors' compensation program, aligning her interests with shareholders.

Negatives

  • 403 common shares were disposed of, likely for tax withholding purposes, reducing the net increase in beneficial ownership from the grant.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing, common across all industries for public company directors and officers receiving equity compensation. It reflects standard corporate governance practices for executive and director compensation.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Director CompensationGrant of shares to a director under the Issuer's stock and incentive plan as part of the directors' compensation program.11/13/2025Aligns director's interests with shareholders by increasing equity ownership.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Increased alignment of a director's interests with shareholders due to equity compensation.
  • Management/Directors: Receipt of equity compensation as part of their remuneration package.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/13/2025Date of earliest transaction: acquisition of 838 common shares and disposition of 403 common shares.
11/14/2025Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details routine insider transactions related to director compensation and tax withholding. It does not provide new fundamental information about the company's operations, financial performance, or strategic direction that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. The transactions are expected and do not indicate a significant shift in the company's outlook or valuation.

Keywords

TE Connectivity, TEL, Form 4, Insider Trading, Director Compensation, Share Grant, Stock Plan, Dawn C. Willoughby, Equity Ownership, Rule 10b5-1

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