American Superconductor (AMSC) CEO sells 9,670 shares for tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Superconductor Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Daniel P. McGahn reported selling a total of 9,670 shares of common stock on June 8, 2026. The sales were made at weighted average prices of $41.3891 and $42.1935 per share in open-market transactions.
According to the filing, these shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting of restricted stock awards and were executed under a previously established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, McGahn holds 1,148,046 shares directly and 13,344 shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan as of June 10, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 9,670 shares ($403,996)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
McGahn Daniel P
Role
Chairman, President and CEO
Sold
9,670 shs ($404K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,992 | $41.3891 | $207K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,678 | $42.1935 | $197K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,152,724 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 13,344 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. The reported transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously entered into by the reporting person on August 15, 2025, as modified on February 26, 2026. The sales were executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $40.86-$41.74. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. The sales were executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $41.88-$42.86. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. Following all the transactions reported on this Form 4, the reporting person holds 1,148,046 shares directly. Following all the transactions reported on this Form 4, the reporting person holds 13,344 shares indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan as of June 10, 2026.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 9,670 shares
First sale tranche: 4,992 shares at $41.3891
Second sale tranche: 4,678 shares at $42.1935
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8 metrics
Total shares sold
9,670 shares
Common stock sold on June 8, 2026
First sale tranche
4,992 shares at $41.3891
Weighted average sale price on June 8, 2026
Second sale tranche
4,678 shares at $42.1935
Weighted average sale price on June 8, 2026
Direct holdings after sale
1,148,046 shares
Direct ownership following all reported transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings
13,344 shares
Indirect ownership via 401(k) plan as of June 10, 2026
Trade plan adoption date
August 15, 2025
Initial Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entry
Trade plan modification date
February 26, 2026
Modification of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
Price ranges for sales
$40.86–$41.74 and $41.88–$42.86
Intraday ranges for multiple trade executions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock awards, weighted average sale price, 401(k) plan
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The reported transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously entered into"
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.
restricted stock awards financial
"cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price"
401(k) plan financial
"holds 13,344 shares indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What insider transactions did AMSC CEO Daniel McGahn report on this Form 4?
Daniel P. McGahn reported selling 9,670 shares of American Superconductor common stock on June 8, 2026. The transactions were open-market sales at weighted average prices of $41.3891 and $42.1935 per share, linked to tax withholding for restricted stock vesting.
Was the AMSC CEO’s June 2026 stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into on August 15, 2025 and modified on February 26, 2026. Such plans schedule trades in advance, reducing the significance of short-term market timing.