ASE Technology (NYSE: ASX) director logs 27K-share open-market sales via spouse
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. director Jeffrey Chen reported open-market sales of a total of 27,000 Ordinary Shares indirectly held through his spouse. The sales occurred on May 14, May 15 and May 18 at prices between NT$506.0000 and NT$563.0000 per share. After these transactions, he continues to hold 56,000 Ordinary Shares indirectly through his spouse and 2,383,000 Ordinary Shares directly. The filing notes that he disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 27,000 shares ($14,661,000)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Chen Jeffrey
Role
null
Sold
27,000 shs ($14.66M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $506.00 | $4.55M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $563.00 | $5.07M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 9,000 | $560.00 | $5.04M |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 56,000 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
Sale on May 14: 9,000 shares at NT$560.0000
Sale on May 15: 9,000 shares at NT$563.0000
+3 more
6 metrics
Total shares sold
27,000 shares
Aggregate open-market sales reported in Form 4
Sale on May 14
9,000 shares at NT$560.0000
Non-derivative open-market sale, indirect by spouse
Sale on May 15
9,000 shares at NT$563.0000
Non-derivative open-market sale, indirect by spouse
Sale on May 18
9,000 shares at NT$506.0000
Non-derivative open-market sale, indirect by spouse
Indirect holdings after May 18
56,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held indirectly through spouse
Direct holdings as of May 14
2,383,000 shares
Ordinary Shares held directly by reporting person
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""
beneficial ownership financial
"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
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
What insider transactions did ASX director Jeffrey Chen report?
Jeffrey Chen reported open-market sales totaling 27,000 ASE Technology Ordinary Shares. The trades were executed through his spouse’s indirect holdings on May 14, May 15 and May 18 at prices between NT$506.0000 and NT$563.0000 per share.
How is beneficial ownership described in Jeffrey Chen’s ASX Form 4?
The Form 4 includes a footnote stating that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any. This standard language limits how much of the spouse-held shares are attributed economically to him.