KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) CEO sells 4,512 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KLA Corp President and CEO Richard P. Wallace sold 4,512 shares of KLA common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at an average price of $2,213.37 per share. The trade was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Wallace on November 19, 2025.
Following this sale, Wallace directly owned 71,383.008 shares of KLA common stock. This total includes 57,511.168 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units, meaning a large portion of his reported holdings remains tied to long-term equity awards.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 4,512 shares ($9,986,725)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
WALLACE RICHARD P
Role
President and CEO
Sold
4,512 shs ($9.99M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,512 | $2,213.37 | $9.99M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 71,383.008 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- This sale was effected pursuant to the terms of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on November 19, 2025. The number of shares of KLA common stock includes 57,511.168 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,512 shares
Average sale price: $2,213.37 per share
Shares held after sale: 71,383.008 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
4,512 shares
Open-market sale on 2026-06-11
Average sale price
$2,213.37 per share
Open-market transaction
Shares held after sale
71,383.008 shares
Direct holdings following transaction
RSU-linked shares
57,511.168 shares
Issuable upon vesting of RSUs
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This sale was effected pursuant to the terms of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
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.
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"includes 57,511.168 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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 KLA (KLAC) disclose for its CEO?
KLA disclosed that President and CEO Richard P. Wallace sold 4,512 shares of KLA common stock in an open-market transaction at an average price of $2,213.37 per share, according to a recent Form 4 insider trading report.
Was the KLA (KLAC) CEO’s stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 notes that Richard P. Wallace’s sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 19, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the significance of short-term market timing for the transaction.
What portion of the KLA (KLAC) CEO’s holdings are restricted stock units?
The Form 4 states that 57,511.168 of the CEO’s reported KLA shares are issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units. These RSUs represent a substantial component of his total reported share position after the sale.