Director at Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) trims holdings in April stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aehr Test Systems director Rhea J. Posedel reported open-market sales of company stock. On April 22, 2026, a trust associated with Posedel sold 604 shares of Aehr Test Systems common stock at $95.00 per share, reported as indirect ownership.
On the same date, Posedel directly sold an additional 17,115 shares at $100.00 per share. After these transactions, filings show 396,375 shares held indirectly by a trust and 45,261 shares held directly, with the indirect amount including shares subject to unvested restricted stock units. Overall, the activity reflects a partial reduction rather than an exit.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 17,719 shares ($1,768,880)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
POSEDEL RHEA J
Role
Director
Sold
17,719 shs ($1.77M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 17,115 | $100.00 | $1.71M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 604 | $95.00 | $57K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 45,261 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 396,375 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Indirect sale: 604 shares at $95.00
Direct sale: 17,115 shares at $100.00
Total shares sold: 17,719 shares
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5 metrics
Indirect sale
604 shares at $95.00
Open-market sale by trust on April 22, 2026
Direct sale
17,115 shares at $100.00
Open-market sale on April 22, 2026
Total shares sold
17,719 shares
Net sales in this Form 4
Indirect holdings after
396,375 shares
Held by trust after transactions; includes unvested RSUs
Direct holdings after
45,261 shares
Direct ownership after April 22, 2026 sales
Key Terms
open-market sale, restricted stock units, indirect ownership, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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.
restricted stock units financial
"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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did AEHR director Rhea J. Posedel report?
Rhea J. Posedel reported two open-market sales of Aehr Test Systems common stock on April 22, 2026, totaling 17,719 shares. One sale was through a trust, and the other from shares held directly.
What does the AEHR Form 4 say about unvested restricted stock units?
A footnote explains that the reported indirect holdings of 396,375 shares include shares subject to unvested restricted stock units. This means part of the trust’s reported position reflects awards that have not yet fully vested.