Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) SVP sells 1,033 shares in planned trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ILLUMINA, INC. (ILMN) executive Jakob Wedel Christensen, SVP, Strategy/Corp Development, reported selling 1,033 shares of common stock on 2026-08-18 at $191.52 per share in an open-market or private transaction. After this trade, he directly holds 14,023 shares. The transaction was affirmed as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,033 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wedel Christensen Jakob

Role SVP, Strategy/Corp Development

Sold 1,033 shs ($198K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,033	$191.52	$198K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,023 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,033 shares Sale price per share: $191.52 Shares owned after transaction: 14,023 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 1,033 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-18

Sale price per share $191.52 Common Stock transaction on 2026-08-18

Shares owned after transaction 14,023 shares Direct ownership after reported sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open market or private transaction, Form 4

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The transaction was affirmed as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

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 or private transaction market

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

Form 4 regulatory

"He reported the sale on Form 4 as an officer of Illumina"

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 transaction did ILMN executive Jakob Wedel Christensen report?

He reported a sale of 1,033 ILMN common shares on 2026-08-18 at $191.52 per share in an open-market or private transaction, leaving him with 14,023 shares held directly.

Was the ILMN insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing affirms that the reported transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating it was pre-arranged under that rule.

How many ILMN shares did Jakob Wedel Christensen own after the reported sale?

After selling 1,033 shares, Jakob Wedel Christensen directly owned 14,023 ILMN common shares, as reported in the Form 4.

What price did the ILMN shares sell for in the reported insider transaction?

The reported sale price was $191.52 per ILMN share for the 1,033 common shares sold on 2026-08-18.

What is Jakob Wedel Christensen’s role at ILMN mentioned in this Form 4?

Jakob Wedel Christensen is identified as an officer of Illumina, Inc., holding the title SVP, Strategy/Corp Development in the Form 4.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wedel Christensen Jakob

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5200 ILLUMINA WAY

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92122

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ILLUMINA, INC. [ ILMN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Strategy/Corp Development

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		1,033	D	$191.52	14,023	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Robert Maynes for Jakob Wedel Christensen	08/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)