Littelfuse SVP Sells Shares After Option Exercises
Littelfuse SVP Deepak Nayar, head of the Electronics Business, reported an exercise-and-sell transaction in company common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Littelfuse SVP Deepak Nayar, head of the Electronics Business, reported an exercise-and-sell transaction in company common stock. On May 18, 2026, he exercised stock options for a total of 4,620 shares at strike prices of $230.39 and $240.76 per share, converting derivative awards into common stock. The same day, he completed open-market sales totaling 5,911 shares at an average price of $446.78 per share. After these transactions, he continues to hold 4,882 shares of Littelfuse common stock directly, indicating that a meaningful portion of his equity stake remains invested in the company.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
7 txns
Insider
Nayar Deepak
Role
SVP & GM Electronics Business
Sold
5,911 shs ($2.64M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$2.64M
Approx. exercise cost
$1.09M
Share of Position Sold
54.8%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,287 | $240.76 | $551K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,333 | $230.39 | $537K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,287 | $446.78 | $1.02M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,333 | $446.78 | $1.04M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,291 | $446.78 | $577K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,287 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,333 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,882 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Stock Option (right to buy), 6,953 to 2,333 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 6,173 to 4,882 shares (Direct)
Other Insiders: 2 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The option for 6,862 shares vested in increments of one third annually beginning on the first anniversary of the April 27, 2023 date of grant.
- F2. The option for 6,999 shares vested in increments of one third annually beginning on the first anniversary of the April 25, 2024 date of grant.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,911 shares
Average sale price: $446.78 per share
Options exercised (total shares): 4,620 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Shares sold
5,911 shares
Open-market sales of common stock on May 18, 2026
Average sale price
$446.78 per share
Price for open-market sales of 5,911 shares
Options exercised (total shares)
4,620 shares
Exercise of stock options into common stock on May 18, 2026
Strike price 1
$230.39 per share
Exercise price for 2,333-share stock option
Strike price 2
$240.76 per share
Exercise price for 2,287-share stock option
Post-transaction holdings
4,882 shares
Common stock directly held after May 18, 2026 transactions
Option vesting reference 2023 grant
6,862 shares
Option vesting in one-third increments from April 27, 2024
Option vesting reference 2024 grant
6,999 shares
Option vesting in one-third increments from April 25, 2025
Key Terms
open-market sale, Stock Option (right to buy), derivative security, vested in increments of one third annually, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for non-derivative common stock"
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.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (right to buy)" for derivative transactions"
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vested in increments of one third annually financial
"footnote: "vested in increments of one third annually""
expiration date financial
"expiration_date fields such as "2031-04-25T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Littelfuse (LFUS) executive Deepak Nayar report?
Deepak Nayar reported exercising stock options for 4,620 Littelfuse shares and selling 5,911 shares in open-market transactions. All activity occurred on May 18, 2026 and involved common stock previously associated with option awards.
What stock options did Littelfuse (LFUS) SVP Deepak Nayar exercise?
He exercised options covering 2,333 shares at a $230.39 strike price and 2,287 shares at a $240.76 strike price. These option grants had vesting schedules referenced in the footnotes tied to 2023 and 2024 grant dates.
Were the Littelfuse (LFUS) insider transactions open-market sales or other types?
The Form 4 identifies the 5,911 shares as open-market sales coded “S,” described as sales in open market or private transactions. The acquisitions were coded “M,” reflecting exercises or conversions of derivative securities into common stock.
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