ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) VP reports Rule 16b-3(f) share transaction
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC corporate vice president David Foskett reported a discretionary insider transaction in company common stock. On this Form 4, he recorded a Rule 16b-3(f) discretionary transaction involving 49.4306 shares at $223.94 per share. Following the transaction, his directly held position is 11,002.9515 shares of ADP common stock, indicating a small, administrative-style adjustment rather than an open-market buy or sell.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Foskett David
Role
Corp. VP
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Common Stock | 49.431 | $223.94 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 11,002.952 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares in transaction: 49.4306 shares
Transaction price: $223.94 per share
Shares held after: 11,002.9515 shares
3 metrics
Shares in transaction
49.4306 shares
Discretionary transaction in ADP common stock
Transaction price
$223.94 per share
Price for the 49.4306-share discretionary transaction
Shares held after
11,002.9515 shares
Direct ADP common stock holdings after transaction
Key Terms
Rule 16b-3(f), discretionary transaction, Common Stock
3 terms
Rule 16b-3(f) financial
"transaction_code_description: Discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f)"
discretionary transaction financial
"transaction_action: discretionary transaction"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did ADP executive David Foskett report on this Form 4?
David Foskett reported a discretionary transaction in ADP common stock under Rule 16b-3(f). The filing shows activity in 49.4306 shares at $223.94 per share, classified as an administrative adjustment rather than a standard market buy or sell.
Was the ADP Form 4 transaction by David Foskett a buy or a sell?
The Form 4 classifies the activity as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f), not a traditional buy or sell. The transaction code is I, and the system flags it as neither a purchase nor a sale of ADP common stock.
What does the Rule 16b-3(f) discretionary transaction mean for ADP insiders?
A Rule 16b-3(f) discretionary transaction is an insider trade exempt from certain short-swing profit rules. For this ADP filing, it indicates the activity in 49.4306 shares was handled through an approved insider transaction framework rather than a typical open-market trade.
Does the ADP Form 4 for David Foskett show any derivative securities activity?
No derivative securities are listed in this ADP Form 4 for David Foskett. The derivativeSummary is empty, and all reported activity relates to non-derivative common stock, reinforcing that only a small discretionary share transaction was disclosed.