Form 4: United Bankshares Director Peter A. Converse Sells 5,000 Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Peter A. Converse of United Bankshares Inc/WV (UBSI) sold 5,000 shares of common stock at $40 per share on November 6, 2024, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

  • On November 6, 2024, Peter A. Converse, a director of United Bankshares Inc/WV (UBSI), sold 5,000 shares of the company's common stock.
  • The sale was executed at a price of $40 per share.
  • The transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 24, 2024.
  • Following the transaction, Converse directly owns 434,769 shares of UBSI common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the transaction is a routine sale under a pre-arranged trading plan. It doesn't necessarily indicate a positive or negative outlook for the company.

Industry Context

Sales by insiders are a normal part of corporate governance. The use of a 10b5-1 plan suggests the sale was pre-planned and not based on any specific inside information at the time of the sale.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale of shares by a director could have a minor impact on shareholder confidence, but the existence of a 10b5-1 plan mitigates this concern.

Key Dates

DateDescription
June 24, 2024Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by Peter A. Converse.
November 06, 2024Date of the stock sale transaction.
November 07, 2024Date of the Form 4 filing.

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