Affirm (AFRM) director Noel Watson sells 2,000 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Affirm Holdings director Noel Bertram Watson sold shares under a pre-set plan. On the reported date, he completed an open-market sale of 2,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $65.00 per share. After this transaction, he directly owned 36,076 shares. The filing notes the sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in advance, indicating the timing was pre-arranged rather than discretionary.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,000 shares ($130,000)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Watson Noel Bertram
Role
null
Sold
2,000 shs ($130K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,000 | $65.00 | $130K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 36,076 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,000 shares
Sale price: $65.00 per share
Shares owned after: 36,076 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
2,000 shares
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Sale price
$65.00 per share
Transaction price for the 2,000 shares sold
Shares owned after
36,076 shares
Direct ownership following the reported transaction
Net shares sold
2,000 shares
Net buy/sell shares in the reporting period
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Class A Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Form 4 regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
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 transaction did Affirm (AFRM) report for Noel Bertram Watson?
Affirm reported that director Noel Bertram Watson sold 2,000 shares. The transaction was an open-market sale of Class A Common Stock at $65.00 per share, documented in a Form 4 insider trading report.
What type of security did Noel Bertram Watson sell in Affirm (AFRM)?
He sold Class A Common Stock of Affirm Holdings. The Form 4 specifies the security title as Class A Common Stock, with 2,000 shares sold in an open-market transaction at $65.00 per share.