[Form 4] ANALOG DEVICES INC Insider Trading Activity
Analog Devices director Ray Stata reported multiple sales of company common stock executed under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan. The transactions occurred on September 17-18, 2025 and consist of a series of dispositions at weighted-average sale prices ranging from about $245.15 to $251.49 per share. Following these reported sales the reporting person directly held 155,071 shares (after sequential disposals reported) and Mrs. Stata is reported to indirectly own 652,221 shares. The Form 4 discloses that the sales were made pursuant to the 10b5-1 plan adopted January 9, 2025 and that the filer will provide transaction-level price details upon request.
- Sales conducted under a 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-planned transactions rather than ad hoc insider trades
- Detailed price disclosure commitment: weighted-average prices provided and issuer/SEC can request per-trade details
- Substantial indirect ownership disclosed: Mrs. Stata reported to beneficially own 652,221 shares
- Director dispositions reduced direct holdings from 157,948 shares down to 155,071 shares after reported trades
- Large volume of shares sold across multiple transactions, which may be viewed as insider liquidity
Insights
TL;DR: Director sold a material number of shares under a pre-set 10b5-1 plan; remaining direct and indirect holdings remain disclosed.
The reported activity shows systematic dispositions across two days using a 10b5-1 trading plan, which indicates the sales were pre-planned rather than opportunistic. The filing reports sequential decreases in direct holdings from 157,948 to 155,071 shares after multiple transactions; indirect ownership by Mrs. Stata of 652,221 shares remains substantial. For investors, the filing documents insider liquidity but does not provide any change to company operations or performance metrics.
TL;DR: Insider compliance is evident through a documented 10b5-1 plan; multiple disclosures provide transparency on execution prices.
The Form 4 properly identifies the reporting person as a director and states the dispositions were executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted January 9, 2025. The explanations include weighted-average prices and commit to supplying per-trade prices on request, which supports regulatory transparency. No indications of related-party transactions or changes in control appear in the filing; the activity is a routine disclosure of insider sales.