Form 4: TE Connectivity Executive Exercises Options and Sells Shares Under Pre-Arranged Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Aaron Kyle Stucki, President of Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity plc, executed a series of option exercises and subsequent share sales totaling 52,900 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Aaron Kyle Stucki, President of Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity plc (TEL), engaged in multiple transactions on July 23, 2025.
- Exercised stock options to acquire 20,000 common shares at an exercise price of $105.86 per share.
- Exercised stock options to acquire 16,800 common shares at an exercise price of $93.63 per share.
- Exercised stock options to acquire 16,100 common shares at an exercise price of $76.66 per share.
- Sold 20,000 common shares at a price of $199.00 per share.
- Sold 32,900 common shares at a price of $189.00 per share.
- All transactions were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 27, 2024.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Stucki directly beneficially owns 23,667.18 common shares.
- Mr. Stucki also directly beneficially owns 6,550 stock options with an exercise price of $105.86, expiring on November 9, 2030.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is slightly positive as the executive is realizing significant profits from long-held options, and the transactions were pre-planned under a 10b5-1 plan, which mitigates any negative interpretation of insider selling.
Positives
- The transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating a planned liquidity event rather than a reaction to new information.
- The sales prices ($199.00 and $189.00) are significantly higher than the exercise prices ($105.86, $93.63, $76.66), indicating a profitable transaction for the executive.
Negatives
- An executive selling a substantial number of shares, even if pre-planned, can sometimes be perceived as a lack of confidence, though this is mitigated by the 10b5-1 plan.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing represents a routine insider transaction for liquidity and diversification purposes, common among executives, and does not inherently reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The transactions are a routine liquidity event for an executive and do not directly impact the company's operations or financial performance. The pre-planned nature under a 10b5-1 plan suggests no new material information prompted the sale.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/12/2018 | Grant date for stock options with an exercise price of $76.66, exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third, and fourth anniversary of this date. |
| 11/11/2019 | Grant date for stock options with an exercise price of $93.63, exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third, and fourth anniversary of this date. |
| 11/09/2020 | Grant date for stock options with an exercise price of $105.86, exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third, and fourth anniversary of this date. |
| 11/27/2024 | Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by the Reporting Person. |
| 07/23/2025 | Transaction date for all reported option exercises and share sales. |
| 07/24/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact. |
| 11/12/2028 | Expiration date for stock options with an exercise price of $76.66 (fully exercised). |
| 11/11/2029 | Expiration date for stock options with an exercise price of $93.63 (fully exercised). |
| 11/09/2030 | Expiration date for remaining stock options with an exercise price of $105.86. |
Keywords
TE Connectivity, TEL, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Options, Executive Compensation, Rule 10b5-1 Plan, Share Sale, Option Exercise
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