Director at Cohu (NASDAQ: COHU) sells 10,257 shares, retains 52,272
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cohu Inc. director Steven J. Bilodeau sold 10,257 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $44.85 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 52,272 shares. This figure includes 3,578 Restricted Stock Units and 27,403 Deferred Stock Units that convert into common stock upon vesting or at specified future dates.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 10,257 shares ($460,026)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
BILODEAU STEVEN J
Role
null
Sold
10,257 shs ($460K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 10,257 | $44.85 | $460K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 52,272 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares with respect to this transaction were sold at an exact execution price of $44.85. Number of shares includes 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 27,403 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting (assuming continued service to the Board). Each DSU is equal to one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock and will be settled through the issuance of common stock upon (i) the reporting person's termination of service as a director or (ii) at certain specified future dates.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 10,257 shares
Sale price: $44.85 per share
Shares held after sale: 52,272 shares
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Shares sold
10,257 shares
Open-market sale by director on 2026-05-20
Sale price
$44.85 per share
Exact execution price for the reported sale
Shares held after sale
52,272 shares
Director’s direct holdings following the transaction
Restricted Stock Units
3,578 RSUs
Included within the director’s 52,272-share total holding
Deferred Stock Units
27,403 DSUs
Equity units to be settled in common stock in the future
Key Terms
open-market sale, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Deferred Stock Units (DSUs), contingent right
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"sold 10,257 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $44.85 per share"
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.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial
"Number of shares includes 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) financial
"and 27,403 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs). Each DSU is equal to one share"
Deferred stock units (DSUs) are a form of long-term pay that promises an employee or director future company shares or cash equal to the share value at a later date, usually after leaving the company or at a set vesting time. Think of them as a delayed paycheck tied to the stock: they align recipients’ interests with long-term share performance and matter to investors because they create potential future dilution and signal how management is rewarded and incentivized.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Cohu (COHU) report for Steven J. Bilodeau?
Cohu reported that director Steven J. Bilodeau sold 10,257 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $44.85 per share. This Form 4 filing details the trade and his updated share ownership position.
What Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) does the Cohu (COHU) director hold?
The director’s holdings include 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu common stock upon vesting, assuming the director continues serving on the company’s board of directors.
What are the Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) in the Cohu (COHU) Form 4?
The director also holds 27,403 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs), each equal to one Cohu common share. These DSUs will be settled in common stock upon the director’s service termination or at certain specified future dates, according to the filing.