Director at Aehr (NASDAQ: AEHR) logs 35,000-share stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aehr Test Systems director Geoffrey Scott Gates reported indirect open-market sales of AEHR common stock made by his spouse. On April 9, 2026, the spouse sold a total of 35,000 shares in three transactions at prices between $67.75 and $68.00 per share.
After these sales, the filing shows the spouse holding 105,000 indirect shares, while an additional 60,686 shares are held indirectly by a trust and 52,864 shares are held directly by Gates. A footnote states the reported amounts include shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 35,000 shares ($2,373,250)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
SCOTT GEOFFREY GATES
Role
Director
Sold
35,000 shs ($2.37M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,000 | $68.00 | $340K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 25,000 | $67.75 | $1.69M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,000 | $67.90 | $340K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 135,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 52,864 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 35,000 shares
Sale prices: $68.00, $67.75, $67.90 per share
Indirect holdings by spouse: 105,000 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
35,000 shares
Total AEHR common shares sold on April 9, 2026
Sale prices
$68.00, $67.75, $67.90 per share
Per-share prices for the three open-market sales
Indirect holdings by spouse
105,000 shares
AEHR common stock indirectly held by spouse after sales
Direct holdings
52,864 shares
AEHR common stock held directly by Geoffrey Scott Gates after transactions
Indirect holdings by trust
60,686 shares
AEHR common stock held indirectly by trust after transactions
Key Terms
open-market sale, indirect ownership, restricted stock units, Form 4, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each 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.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with nature of ownership noted as "By Spouse""
restricted stock units financial
"footnote states the amount reported includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) summarizing the insider transactions"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for the common stock sales entries"
FAQ
What did AEHR director Geoffrey Scott Gates report in this Form 4 for AEHR?
Geoffrey Scott Gates reported that his spouse sold AEHR common stock in open-market transactions. The filing shows three sales totaling 35,000 shares on April 9, 2026, and updates his and related entities’ remaining direct and indirect share holdings.
Are restricted stock units mentioned in the AEHR Form 4 for Geoffrey Scott Gates?
Yes. A footnote explains that the reported amounts include shares subject to unvested restricted stock units. This means some of the AEHR share counts shown in the holdings reflect awards that have been granted but are not yet fully vested.