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Tax-driven share sale by Arteris (AIP) COO after RSU release

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arteris, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Laurent R. Moll reported tax-driven sales of common stock. On July 2, 2026, he sold a total of 5,599 shares of Arteris common stock in multiple open-market transactions at $38.7779 per share.

According to the footnote, these sales were executed solely to satisfy his tax liability from the release of restricted stock units under the company’s equity incentive plans. The transactions were mandated "sell to cover" trades and are described as non-discretionary for the reporting person.

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Insights

Small, tax-driven insider sale with limited signaling value.

The Chief Operating Officer of Arteris, Inc., Laurent R. Moll, reported selling 5,599 shares of common stock at $38.7779 per share. All four transactions are coded as open-market sales but tied to one compensation-related event.

The footnote states the shares were sold to cover tax liabilities from released restricted stock units under equity incentive plans, with the company requiring a "sell to cover" approach. This makes the activity mechanistic rather than a discretionary portfolio choice, reducing its usefulness as a signal of management’s view on the stock.

No derivative positions are shown in the derivativeSummary, and the filings indicate the officer continues to hold a significant direct equity stake after these trades. Given the modest size and tax-driven nature, this Form 4 is best viewed as routine compensation administration rather than a thesis-changing event.

Insider Moll Laurent R
Role Chief Operating Officer
Sold 5,599 shs ($217K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 892 $38.7779 $35K
Sale Common Stock 887 $38.7779 $34K
Sale Common Stock 1,931 $38.7779 $75K
Sale Common Stock 1,889 $38.7779 $73K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 226,404 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 5,599 shares Total common stock sold on July 2, 2026
Sale price $38.7779 per share Price for each reported common stock sale
Net buy/sell direction Net sale of 5,599 shares Aggregate of four open-market sale transactions
Transaction count 4 transactions Number of non-derivative sale entries on July 2, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"tax liability arising as a result of the release of 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.
sell to cover financial
"require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
equity incentive plans financial
"mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans"
Equity incentive plans are company programs that pay employees, executives, or directors with company stock, stock options, or share units instead of or in addition to cash, aiming to align their interests with shareholders—like giving team members a stake in the house they help build. For investors this matters because such plans can motivate better company performance but also dilute existing ownership and increase reported compensation costs, so they affect future earnings, voting power, and share value.
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.
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.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Arteris (AIP) report for COO Laurent R. Moll?

Arteris reported that COO Laurent R. Moll sold 5,599 shares of common stock on July 2, 2026. The shares were sold in several open-market trades at $38.7779 per share, tied to a single compensation-related event.

Why did the Arteris (AIP) COO sell 5,599 shares of common stock?

The COO’s sales were made to cover tax liabilities from the release of restricted stock units. The company’s equity incentive plans mandate a “sell to cover” approach for tax withholding, so these trades were not discretionary investment decisions.

Do the Arteris (AIP) COO’s share sales indicate a change in sentiment on the stock?

The filing suggests limited signaling value because the sales were mandated for tax withholding. They resulted from a “sell to cover” election on restricted stock units, rather than a discretionary decision to reduce the COO’s investment exposure.

Were any derivatives or stock options involved in this Arteris (AIP) Form 4?

No derivative transactions are listed in the filing’s derivative summary. The reported activity involves only non-derivative common stock, sold to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit releases under the company’s equity plans.

How large is the Arteris (AIP) COO’s reported sale relative to his overall holdings?

The Form 4 indicates that the COO continues to hold a significant direct equity position after selling 5,599 shares. The filing focuses on these tax-related sales and does not suggest a broad liquidation of his ownership stake.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Moll Laurent R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ARTERIS, INC.
900 E. HAMILTON AVE., SUITE 300

(Street)
CAMPBELL CALIFORNIA 95008

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arteris, Inc. [ AIP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/02/2026S(1)892D$38.7779226,404D
Common Stock07/02/2026S(1)887D$38.7779225,517D
Common Stock07/02/2026S(1)1,931D$38.7779223,586D
Common Stock07/02/2026S(1)1,889D$38.7779221,697D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares sold to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability arising as a result of the release of restricted stock units. These sales are mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person.
Remarks:
/s/ Paul Alpern, as Attorney-in-Fact for Moll Laurent R07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)