American Tower (NYSE: AMT) EVP Dowling sells 972 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Tower executive Ruth T. Dowling, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, reported selling a total of 972 shares of Common Stock of AMT in two open-market transactions.
The sales occurred at prices around $178 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and she now directly holds 29,461 shares after these trades.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 972 shares ($173,092)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Dowling Ruth T
Role
EVP, Chief Admin Ofr, GC & Sec
Sold
972 shs ($173K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 416 | $177.54 | $74K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 556 | $178.48 | $99K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 29,461 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold April 28, 2026: 556 shares at $178.48
Shares sold April 29, 2026: 416 shares at $177.54
Total shares sold: 972 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold April 28, 2026
556 shares at $178.48
Open-market sale of AMT Common Stock
Shares sold April 29, 2026
416 shares at $177.54
Open-market sale of AMT Common Stock
Total shares sold
972 shares
Aggregate of two Form 4 sale transactions
Shares held after transactions
29,461 shares
Direct ownership after reported sales
Transaction code
S
Sale in open market or private transaction
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan..."
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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"The sale reported on this Form 4 was 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 AMT executive Ruth T. Dowling report?
Ruth T. Dowling reported selling a total of 972 AMT common shares in open-market transactions. The sales were split between two days and are detailed in a Form 4 insider filing for American Tower.
What type of transaction code is used for Ruth T. Dowling’s AMT sales?
Both transactions use code “S”, which the Form 4 describes as a sale in open market or private transaction. This indicates routine open-market sales of American Tower common stock.