ASE Technology (NYSE: ASX) director logs 27,000-share spouse-held stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. director Jeffrey Chen reported indirect open-market sales of the company’s Ordinary Shares held by his spouse. Across three transactions on April 21–23, 2026, a total of 27,000 shares were sold at prices between NT$463.5000 and NT$487.6667 per share. Following these sales, indirect holdings stood at 92,000 Ordinary Shares, while a separate direct holding entry shows 2,383,000 Ordinary Shares as of April 21, 2026. A footnote states the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 27,000 shares ($12,759,000)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Chen Jeffrey
Role
null
Sold
27,000 shs ($12.76M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $487.6667 | $4.39M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $466.50 | $4.20M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $463.50 | $4.17M |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 92,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Ordinary Shares — 2,383,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- New Taiwan Dollars. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership over the securities reported except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 27,000 shares
Shares sold per transaction: 9,000 shares
Sale price 21 April 2026: NT$463.5000 per share
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7 metrics
Total shares sold
27,000 shares
Indirect open-market sales over April 21–23, 2026
Shares sold per transaction
9,000 shares
Each of three indirect sale transactions
Sale price 21 April 2026
NT$463.5000 per share
Indirect open-market sale of 9,000 Ordinary Shares
Sale price 22 April 2026
NT$466.5000 per share
Indirect open-market sale of 9,000 Ordinary Shares
Sale price 23 April 2026
NT$487.6667 per share
Indirect open-market sale of 9,000 Ordinary Shares
Indirect holdings after sales
92,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held indirectly by spouse after April 23, 2026
Direct holdings snapshot
2,383,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held directly as of April 21, 2026
Key Terms
open-market sale, Ordinary Shares, indirect, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
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.
indirect financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with nature_of_ownership "By Spouse""
beneficial ownership financial
"footnote: "disclaims beneficial ownership over the securities reported""
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"footnote: "except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein""
FAQ
What insider transactions did ASX director Jeffrey Chen report?
Jeffrey Chen reported indirect open-market sales of ASE Technology Holding Ordinary Shares held by his spouse. He disclosed three sale transactions totaling 27,000 shares over April 21–23, 2026, at prices between NT$463.5000 and NT$487.6667 per share.
What are Jeffrey Chen’s ASE Technology (ASX) holdings after the reported sales?
After the reported indirect sales, the Form 4 shows 92,000 Ordinary Shares held indirectly by his spouse. A separate holding entry lists 2,383,000 Ordinary Shares held directly as of April 21, 2026, providing additional context for his overall position.
What does the beneficial ownership disclaimer mean in the ASX Form 4?
A footnote states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any. This clarifies that economic interest, rather than full ownership or control, determines the extent of his reported stake.