[Form 4] Cencora, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Steven H. Collis, Executive Chairman and Director of Cencora, Inc. (COR), reported transactions on 09/16/2025. The filing shows a sale of 31,350 common shares executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 11/25/2024 at a weighted average price of $289.861 (tranche prices ranged from $287.372 to $292.625). The form also records an acquisition (code M) of 29,350 shares tied to a non-qualified stock option with an exercise price of $86.09, exercisable in four equal annual installments beginning 11/13/2020 and expiring 11/13/2026. Following the reported transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 305,912.665 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Collis on 09/18/2025.
- Disclosure of 10b5-1 plan adoption date (11/25/2024) provides clarity that the sale was preplanned and compliant with insider trading rules
- Acquisition tied to non-qualified stock option at $86.09 strike indicates the reporting person realized value from long-term compensation rather than opportunistic market timing
- Detailed weighted-average sale price and price range enhances transparency about the executed transactions
- Sale of 31,350 shares reduced the reporting person’s stake, lowering beneficial ownership to 305,912.665 shares
- Form does not disclose the number of shares sold at each specific tranche price; only a weighted average and overall range are provided (though the filer offers to provide details on request)
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sold shares under a preplanned 10b5-1 program while acquiring option-related shares, signaling routine liquidity and compensation activity.
The Form 4 discloses a Rule 10b5-1 sale of 31,350 shares and a concurrent recognition of 29,350 shares tied to a non-qualified option with a $86.09 exercise price. The 10b5-1 adoption date (11/25/2024) and the attorney-in-fact signature reflect standard governance and compliance practices for scheduled insider trades. The filing does not indicate any unexpected executive departure, dilution event, or change in control. This looks like routine insider liquidity combined with long-term compensation realization rather than a corporate governance concern.
TL;DR: Transaction mix reduces immediate share stake modestly but reflects exercise/vesting economics given a substantially lower option strike.
The sale at a weighted average near $290 contrasts with the $86.09 option exercise price, indicating substantial intrinsic value on the exercised options. Net beneficial ownership after these entries is 305,912.665 shares, a clear numeric outcome investors can use to update insider holdings. The sale price range disclosure and 10b5-1 plan note help clarify that the disposition was prearranged; no additional material operational or financial information is provided.