27,000 ASE (ASX) shares sold from spouse-held stake of director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. director Jeffrey Chen reported three open-market sales of Ordinary Shares indirectly held through his spouse. On April 8–10, 2026, a total of 27,000 shares were sold at prices between NT$380.5 and NT$388 per share.
After these transactions, Chen reports 173,000 Ordinary Shares indirectly held by his spouse and a separate 2,383,000 Ordinary Shares held directly. A footnote states that he disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 27,000 shares ($10,399,500)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Chen Jeffrey
Role
Director
Sold
27,000 shs ($10.40M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $387.00 | $3.48M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $388.00 | $3.49M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $380.50 | $3.42M |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 173,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Ordinary Shares — 2,383,000 shares (Direct)
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
Shares sold: 27,000 shares
Sale price 8 Apr 2026: NT$380.5/share
Sale price 9 Apr 2026: NT$388.00/share
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6 metrics
Shares sold
27,000 shares
Total Ordinary Shares sold April 8–10, 2026
Sale price 8 Apr 2026
NT$380.5/share
9,000 Ordinary Shares open-market sale
Sale price 9 Apr 2026
NT$388.00/share
9,000 Ordinary Shares open-market sale
Sale price 10 Apr 2026
NT$387.00/share
9,000 Ordinary Shares open-market sale
Indirect holdings post-trade
173,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held indirectly By Spouse after sales
Direct holdings
2,383,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held directly as of April 8, 2026
Key Terms
open-market sale, indirect ownership, Ordinary Shares, pecuniary interest, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as "open-market sale" of Ordinary Shares"
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 ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect is marked "I" with nature of ownership "By Spouse""
pecuniary interest financial
"footnote states Chen disclaims ownership except to extent of his pecuniary interest"
beneficial ownership financial
"footnote notes he disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities"
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did ASX director Jeffrey Chen report?
Jeffrey Chen reported three open-market sales totaling 27,000 ASE Technology (ASX) Ordinary Shares. The sales occurred on April 8–10, 2026, at prices between NT$380.5 and NT$388 per share, from shares indirectly held through his spouse.
Does the ASE Technology (ASX) Form 4 mention any derivative securities or option exercises?
No derivative securities or option exercises are reported in this Form 4 excerpt. All listed transactions involve non-derivative Ordinary Shares, and the derivative position summary shows no derivative transactions or remaining derivative securities related to these trades.