Atomera (NASDAQ: ATOM) CEO sells 13,980 shares in tax-related 10b5-1 trades
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Atomera Inc CEO Scott A. Bibaud reported tax-related share sales. On June 1, 2026, he sold a total of 13,980 shares of Atomera common stock in four transactions at $9.52 per share. According to the footnote, these sales were executed solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock, through a mandatory, non-discretionary “sell to cover” arrangement under Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(ii)(D)(3). After these transactions, he directly holds 695,761 shares of Atomera common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 13,980 shares ($133,090)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
BIBAUD SCOTT A.
Role
CEO and President
Sold
13,980 shs ($133K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,589 | $9.52 | $44K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,534 | $9.52 | $53K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,020 | $9.52 | $19K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,837 | $9.52 | $17K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 705,152 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 13,980 shares
Sale price: $9.52 per share
Shares held after: 695,761 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
13,980 shares
Total common shares sold on June 1, 2026
Sale price
$9.52 per share
Price for each common share sold
Shares held after
695,761 shares
Direct Atomera common stock holdings after transactions
Number of sale transactions
4 transactions
Open-market coded sales on June 1, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, sell to cover, Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(ii)(D)(3), +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock financial
"in connection with the vesting ofrestricted stock grants that were previously reported"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax withholding obligations financial
"sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection"
sell to cover financial
"This sale is to satisfy mandatory non-discretionary tax withholding obligations by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(ii)(D)(3) regulatory
"sell to cover" transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-l(c)(l)(ii)(D)(3) under the Exchange Act"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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 Atomera (ATOM) disclose for its CEO?
Atomera disclosed that CEO Scott A. Bibaud sold 13,980 shares of common stock. The shares were sold on June 1, 2026 at $9.52 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock grants.