Diodes (NASDAQ: DIOD) CEO Yu logs share sale and RSU tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Diodes Incorporated President and CEO Gary Yu reported an open-market sale of Diodes Incorporated Common Stock along with a separate tax-related share withholding tied to vested restricted stock units.
On May 27, 2026, Yu sold 3,632 shares in an open-market transaction at $110.08 per share. One day earlier, on May 26, 2026, 592 shares were automatically withheld to cover income tax on vested restricted stock units, a non-market tax-withholding disposition. After these transactions, Yu directly holds 108,147 shares of Diodes Incorporated Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,632 shares ($399,811)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Yu Gary
Role
President and CEO
Sold
3,632 shs ($400K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Diodes Incorporated Common Stock | 3,632 | $110.08 | $400K |
| Tax Withholding | Diodes Incorporated Common Stock | 592 | $108.24 | $64K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Diodes Incorporated Common Stock — 108,147 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market shares sold: 3,632 shares
Sale price per share: $110.08 per share
Tax-withheld shares: 592 shares
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Open-market shares sold
3,632 shares
Diodes Incorporated Common Stock sold on May 27, 2026
Sale price per share
$110.08 per share
Open-market sale of 3,632 shares on May 27, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
592 shares
RSU-related tax-withholding disposition on May 26, 2026
Shares owned after transactions
108,147 shares
Direct holdings of common stock following reported transactions
Net shares sold
3,632 shares
Net buy/sell direction reported as net-sell in summary
Key Terms
open-market sale, tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock unit, Form 4
4 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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
restricted stock unit financial
"Vested restricted stock unit shares were automatically withheld to cover income tax"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
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 transactions did DIOD CEO Gary Yu report on this Form 4?
Gary Yu reported two transactions: an open-market sale of 3,632 Diodes Incorporated Common Stock shares and a separate withholding of 592 shares to cover income tax on vested restricted stock units.
Were any derivative securities or options involved in Gary Yu’s DIOD Form 4?
No derivative transactions were reported. The Form 4 lists only non-derivative common stock transactions, including an open-market sale and a tax-withholding disposition related to vested restricted stock units.