Diodes CFO sells 16,556 shares in open market
Diodes Incorporated CFO Brett R. Whitmire reported an open-market sale of Diodes common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Diodes Incorporated CFO Brett R. Whitmire reported an open-market sale of Diodes common stock. He sold 16,556 shares of common stock on May 13, 2026 at a weighted average price of $103.3405 per share in multiple transactions between $102.40 and $104.24.
After this sale, Whitmire directly holds 44,632 shares of Diodes common stock and 36,100 performance stock units, showing he maintains a meaningful equity stake in the company despite the net reduction in his holdings.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 16,556 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Whitmire Brett R
Role
CFO
Sold
16,556 shs ($1.71M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Diodes Incorporated Common Stock | 16,556 | $103.3405 | $1.71M |
| holding | Diodes Incorporated Common Stock - Performance Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Diodes Incorporated Common Stock — 44,632 shares (Direct);
Diodes Incorporated Common Stock - Performance Stock Units — 36,100 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $102.40 to $104.24, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Diodes Incorporated, any security holder of Diodes Incorporated, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote (1) to this Form 4.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 16,556 shares
Weighted average sale price: $103.3405 per share
Post-sale common shares held: 44,632 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
16,556 shares
Open-market sale on May 13, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$103.3405 per share
Common stock sale on May 13, 2026
Post-sale common shares held
44,632 shares
Direct holdings after transaction
Performance stock units held
36,100 units
Diodes Incorporated Common Stock - Performance Stock Units
Sale price range
$102.40–$104.24
Range of prices for multiple sale transactions
Key Terms
Performance Stock Units, weighted average price, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
Performance Stock Units financial
"Diodes Incorporated Common Stock - Performance Stock Units"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"within the range set forth in this footnote (1) to this 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
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What insider transaction did Diodes (DIOD) report for CFO Brett Whitmire?
Diodes reported that CFO Brett R. Whitmire sold 16,556 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale took place on May 13, 2026 at a weighted average price of $103.3405 per share, executed through multiple trades within a disclosed price range.
What are the performance stock units held by the Diodes (DIOD) CFO?
The filing shows the CFO has 36,100 Diodes Incorporated Common Stock Performance Stock Units. These units are a form of equity compensation that track the value of the company’s common stock and typically vest based on performance or service conditions defined by the company’s plans.
Was the Diodes (DIOD) CFO transaction a buy or a sell?
The reported insider activity was a sale of Diodes stock by CFO Brett R. Whitmire. He sold 16,556 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $103.3405 per share, reducing but not eliminating his direct share ownership.
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