ILMN Form 4: Director Scott Ullem Receives 252 Shares at $99.17
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Scott B. Ullem, a director of Illumina, Inc. (ILMN), reported on Form 4 that on 09/30/2025 he acquired 252 shares of Illumina common stock issued in lieu of cash retainer fees at an implied price of $99.1666 per share. Following the transaction he beneficially owns 8,389 shares, held directly. The filing states Mr. Ullem elected to receive 100% of his 2025 board and committee cash retainer fees in Illumina stock, with share counts determined using the quarter’s volume-weighted average closing price. The form is signed on 10/02/2025.
Positive
- Director alignment: Mr. Ullem elected to receive 100% of his 2025 cash retainer in stock, aligning interests with shareholders
- Clear reporting: Transaction reported on Form 4 with specific share count (252), price ($99.1666), and resulting ownership (8,389)
Negative
- None.
Insights
Director elected stock-for-fee payment; small automatic share issuance.
The filing documents a standard director compensation election: Mr. Ullem received 252 shares for quarterly retainer fees, calculated using the quarter’s volume-weighted average closing price at $99.1666 per share. This increases his direct holdings to 8,389 shares.
Such elections are routine governance practices to align director interests with shareholders and do not indicate discretionary insider trading; the report shows an issuance under the company’s compensation arrangement rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 252 | $99.1666 | $25K |
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