Form 4: Teledyne Technologies Vice Chairman Jason VanWees Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jason VanWees, Vice Chairman of Teledyne Technologies, reports the exercise of stock options and subsequent sale of shares on March 3, 2025.

Summary

  • On March 3, 2025, Jason VanWees, Vice Chairman of Teledyne Technologies, exercised stock options to acquire 3,700 shares of common stock at a price of $123.38 per share.
  • Following the exercise, Mr. VanWees sold 3,700 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $520.0553 per share, with prices ranging from $519.69 to $520.43.
  • After these transactions, Mr. VanWees directly holds 51,323.593 shares, including restricted shares and shares purchased through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as equivalent shares held in the Teledyne Technologies 401(k) plan.
  • Mr. VanWees's spouse holds 2,478.996 shares directly, including shares purchased through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and equivalent shares held in the Teledyne Technologies 401(k) plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, providing transparency into the trading activities of company executives. It's common for executives to exercise stock options and sell shares for personal financial management.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include stock options to align management's interests with those of shareholders.
  • The exercise and sale of shares by Mr. VanWees is a typical practice among executives at publicly traded companies like Teledyne Technologies.
  • Similar transactions are regularly reported by executives at companies such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Raytheon Technologies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership, but the overall effect is likely negligible.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/24/2018Date stock option was exercisable
01/20/2025Date of information used for 401(k) plan share calculations
03/03/2025Date of stock option exercise and sale
01/24/2027Expiration date of stock option

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