Amkor Technology (AMKR) director exercises 20,000-share option, with tax share delivery
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amkor Technology director David N. Watson exercised stock options for 20,000 shares of common stock on February 25, 2026, converting a Director Stock Option granted in 2016 and fully vested in 2017. A portion of the resulting shares (2,223) was surrendered to cover tax obligations, with no shares bought or sold in the open market.
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Insider Trade Summary
20,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
WATSON DAVID N
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Director Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) | 20,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 20,000 | $5.66 | $113K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,223 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Director Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 122,980 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Exempt purchase under Section 16b-3. Transaction executed as net exercise executed with Amkor Technology, Inc. (the "Issuer"), in which no shares were purchased or sold in the open market. This stock option to acquire 20,000 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock was granted on May 4, 2016 and vested in full on May 2, 2017.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Amkor Technology (AMKR) director David N. Watson report?
David N. Watson reported exercising a Director Stock Option into 20,000 shares of Amkor common stock. The transaction occurred on February 25, 2026 and was structured as a net exercise directly with the company rather than through market purchases.
Was the Amkor (AMKR) David N. Watson Form 4 transaction an open-market trade?
No, the Form 4 states the transaction was a net exercise with Amkor Technology, Inc. No shares were purchased or sold in the open market; shares were issued and a portion was used to cover tax obligations.
What type of security did David N. Watson exercise at Amkor (AMKR)?
He exercised a Director Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) covering 20,000 shares of Amkor common stock. The option was originally granted on May 4, 2016 and had fully vested by May 2, 2017, according to the filing footnotes.
At what price were David N. Watson’s Amkor (AMKR) options exercised?
The converted common stock is shown with a transaction price of $5.6600 per share. The filing notes this as part of an exempt, net exercise under Section 16b-3, carried out directly with Amkor Technology rather than through market trading.