[Form 4] Harmonic Inc Insider Trading Activity
Timothy C. Chu, identified as a Director and an officer (General Counsel & SVP, HR) of Harmonic Inc. (HLIT), reported transactions dated 08/15/2025. The filing shows a non‑derivative acquisition of 11,276 shares (code M) at $0, bringing reported beneficial ownership to 116,115 shares (direct). The same date shows a disposition of 3,968 shares (code F) at $8.97, leaving 112,147 shares reported as beneficially owned. In derivatives, the report lists restricted stock unit awards executed 08/15/2025: 5,223 RSUs (underlying 5,223 common shares, showing 10,446 shares reported) with dates 02/15/2024 and 02/15/2026, and 6,053 RSUs (underlying 6,053 common shares, showing 36,320 shares reported) with dates 02/15/2025 and 02/15/2027. The filer signed via attorney‑in‑fact on 08/19/2025.
- Receipt of equity awards: Acquisition of 11,276 common shares (code M) at $0 on 08/15/2025 indicates compensation- or grant-related equity recognition.
- Restricted stock units granted: Two RSU awards totaling 11,276 RSUs (5,223 and 6,053) were reported with explicit exercisable/expiration dates.
- Insider sale: Disposition of 3,968 common shares at $8.97 on 08/15/2025 reduced direct holdings.
- Limited context: Form 4 does not state purpose of sale or tax/vesting instructions, so intent is not disclosed.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider received equity awards and sold a small portion of shares; overall holdings remain substantial and the transactions appear routine.
The filing documents an officer/director receiving 11,276 shares and multiple RSU grants on 08/15/2025 while disposing of 3,968 shares at $8.97. The net change leaves reported direct beneficial ownership above 100,000 shares. These items are consistent with routine compensation and occasional liquidity events for insiders. No debt, option exercises for cash, or other atypical derivative activity is disclosed. Impact on outstanding share count or control is not evident from this Form 4 alone.
TL;DR: Transactions combine grant and sale, typical for executives; disclosures appear complete and appropriately coded.
The report uses standard transaction codes (M for award, F for sale) and lists vesting/exercise-related dates for RSUs. The presence of both awards and a sale on the same date suggests compensation vesting with a partial sale for liquidity or tax purposes, though the form does not state intent. Reporting was executed by an attorney‑in‑fact and attested on 08/19/2025. From a governance perspective, no flags such as derivative hedging, 10% ownership shifts, or insider trading policy breaches are evident solely from this filing.