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Apple (AAPL) director Levinson sells 50,000 shares and gifts 65,000 more

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Apple Inc. director Arthur D. Levinson reported several changes in his Apple shareholdings. On May 27, 2026, he sold 50,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $311.02 per share, with individual trades executed between $310.76 and $311.42. After this sale, he held 3,764,576 shares of Apple common stock directly.

On the same date, Levinson also made a bona fide gift of 65,000 shares of Apple common stock, a transfer without sale proceeds, leaving him with 3,699,576 direct shares immediately following that gift entry. The filing also reports 56,000 shares of Apple common stock held indirectly through his spouse, reflecting additional indirect ownership.

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Insider LEVINSON ARTHUR D
Role null
Sold 50,000 shs ($15.55M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 50,000 $311.02 $15.55M
Gift Common Stock 65,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,764,576 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 56,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 50,000 shares Open-market sale of Apple common stock on May 27, 2026
Weighted average sale price $311.02 per share Average price for 50,000 shares sold in multiple trades
Sale price range $310.76–$311.42 per share Price range for individual sale trades on May 27, 2026
Shares gifted 65,000 shares Bona fide gift of Apple common stock on May 27, 2026
Direct holdings after sale 3,764,576 shares Shares directly owned following the 50,000-share sale
Direct holdings after gift entry 3,699,576 shares Direct shares reported following the 65,000-share gift entry
Indirect holdings by spouse 56,000 shares Apple shares reported as held indirectly through spouse
bona fide gift financial
"The transaction code G is described as a "Bona fide gift" of 65,000 shares."
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
open-market sale financial
"The 50,000-share transaction is labeled as an "open-market sale" of Common Stock."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average sale price financial
"The footnote states the price reported reflects the weighted average sale price."
indirect ownership financial
"A holding entry shows 56,000 shares with ownership type indirect "By Spouse"."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
LEVINSON ARTHUR D

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE APPLE PARK WAY

(Street)
CUPERTINO CALIFORNIA 95014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apple Inc. [ AAPL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/27/2026S50,000D$311.02(1)3,764,576D
Common Stock05/27/2026G65,000D$03,699,576D
Common Stock56,000IBy Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $310.76 to $311.42; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC staff, Apple, or a security holder of Apple.
/s/ Sam Whittington, Attorney-in-Fact for Arthur D. Levinson05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Arthur D. Levinson report at Apple (AAPL)?

Arthur D. Levinson reported an open-market sale of 50,000 Apple shares at a weighted average price of $311.02 and a separate bona fide gift of 65,000 shares, both dated May 27, 2026.

At what prices did Arthur D. Levinson sell Apple (AAPL) shares?

He sold 50,000 Apple shares at a weighted average price of $311.02 per share. Individual trades occurred at prices ranging from $310.76 to $311.42, according to the transaction footnote.

How many Apple (AAPL) shares does Arthur D. Levinson hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Arthur D. Levinson held 3,764,576 Apple shares directly after the sale transaction and 3,699,576 direct shares after the gift entry, plus 56,000 shares reported as held indirectly by his spouse.

What does the bona fide gift by Arthur D. Levinson of Apple (AAPL) shares mean?

The filing records a G-code bona fide gift of 65,000 Apple shares, meaning Levinson transferred these shares without receiving sale proceeds. It is a disposition for reporting purposes but not an open-market sale transaction.

Were Arthur D. Levinson’s Apple (AAPL) share sales executed in one trade or multiple trades?

The sale of 50,000 Apple shares on May 27, 2026 was executed in multiple trades at prices between $310.76 and $311.42. The reported $311.02 reflects the weighted average sale price.