Director at Evergy (EVRG) sells 1,161 shares but keeps 75,258 units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Evergy, Inc. director Sandra AJ Lawrence reported open-market sales of company common stock over two days. On May 28, 2026, she sold 761 shares at an average price of $83.3108 per share. On May 29, 2026, she sold an additional 400 shares at an average price of $82.0402 per share.
Following these transactions, she directly owns 1,280 shares of Evergy common stock. She also holds 75,258 Director Deferred Share Units, each representing the right to receive one share of Evergy common stock (plus any reinvested dividend equivalents) to be converted and distributed after her service on the Board ends.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,161 shares ($96,216)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Lawrence Sandra AJ
Role
null
Sold
1,161 shs ($96K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 400 | $82.0402 | $33K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 761 | $83.3108 | $63K |
| holding | Director Deferred Share Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,280 shares (Direct, null);
Director Deferred Share Units — 75,258 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold 2026-05-28: 761 shares
Share price 2026-05-28: $83.3108 per share
Shares sold 2026-05-29: 400 shares
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Shares sold 2026-05-28
761 shares
Common Stock sold at $83.3108 per share
Share price 2026-05-28
$83.3108 per share
Average sale price for 761 Common Stock shares
Shares sold 2026-05-29
400 shares
Common Stock sold at $82.0402 per share
Share price 2026-05-29
$82.0402 per share
Average sale price for 400 Common Stock shares
Total shares sold
1,161 shares
Net shares sold across reported open-market transactions
Shares owned after sales
1,280 shares
Direct Evergy common stock holdings after May 29, 2026 sale
Director Deferred Share Units
75,258 units
Right to receive Evergy common stock plus reinvested dividends
Key Terms
Director Deferred Share Units, open-market sale, beneficial ownership
3 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale; transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"reporting person’s holdings are shown as direct ownership of common stock and Director Deferred Share Units representing rights to receive stock."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Evergy (EVRG) director Sandra AJ Lawrence report?
Sandra AJ Lawrence reported selling Evergy common stock in open-market transactions. She sold 761 shares at $83.3108 on May 28, 2026 and 400 shares at $82.0402 on May 29, 2026, for total reported sales of 1,161 shares.
Were the Evergy (EVRG) director’s reported transactions open-market sales?
Yes. Both stock transactions are coded as open-market or private sales. The filing describes them as sales in the open market or private transactions, with sale prices of $83.3108 on May 28, 2026 and $82.0402 on May 29, 2026.