Guidewire Software (GWRE) CEO logs 1,200-share 10b5-1 stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Guidewire Software CEO Michael George Rosenbaum reported an open-market sale of 1,200 shares of Common Stock at an average price of $128.19 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 210,406 shares.
The sale was executed automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Rosenbaum on October 14, 2025, indicating it was pre-scheduled rather than a discretionary market-timing decision.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,200 shares ($153,828)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Rosenbaum Michael George
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
1,200 shs ($154K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,200 | $128.19 | $154K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 210,406 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,200 shares
Sale price: $128.19 per share
Shares held after sale: 210,406 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
1,200 shares
Open-market sale of common stock
Sale price
$128.19 per share
Average price for the 1,200-share sale
Shares held after sale
210,406 shares
Direct holdings following the transaction
Net shares sold
1,200 shares
Net sell direction in transaction summary
Transaction date
2026-05-18
Date of the reported open-market sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan, open-market sale, Common Stock
3 terms
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan financial
"Automatic sale pursuant to a 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted by the Reporting Person on October 14, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for the non-derivative transaction reported"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did GWRE’s CEO report in this Form 4?
Guidewire Software’s CEO Michael George Rosenbaum reported selling 1,200 shares of Common Stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at an average price of $128.19 per share, and the trade was executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What type of transaction did the GWRE Form 4 disclose?
The Form 4 discloses an open-market sale of common stock by the CEO, coded as an “S” transaction. It involved 1,200 shares and is categorized as a non-derivative transaction, meaning it relates directly to common stock, not options or other derivatives.