MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX) director Steven Yi sells 12,000 shares via 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MediaAlpha, Inc. director and officer Steven Yi reported open-market sales of a total of 12,000 shares of Class A Common Stock over three days. He sold 4,000 shares on each of May 4, May 5 and May 6, 2026 at prices around $9 per share. Following these sales, he directly owned 2,879,690 shares. According to the disclosure, the trades were executed under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan primarily to cover taxes from the vesting of RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 12,000 shares ($108,465)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Yi Steven
Role
See Remarks
Sold
12,000 shs ($108K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $9.1362 | $37K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $8.93 | $36K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $9.05 | $36K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,879,690 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person primarily to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.085 to $9.31 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Key Figures
Shares sold May 6, 2026: 4,000 shares at $9.1362
Shares sold May 5, 2026: 4,000 shares at $8.93
Shares sold May 4, 2026: 4,000 shares at $9.05
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Shares sold May 6, 2026
4,000 shares at $9.1362
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Shares sold May 5, 2026
4,000 shares at $8.93
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Shares sold May 4, 2026
4,000 shares at $9.05
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Total shares sold
12,000 shares
Three open-market sales of Class A Common Stock
Shares owned after transactions
2,879,690 shares
Direct ownership following final reported sale
Weighted-average price range
$9.085–$9.31 per share
Price range for one day’s multiple sale transactions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, RSUs, weighted-average sale price, open-market sale, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted"
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.
RSUs financial
"previously adopted by the Reporting Person primarily to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
weighted-average sale price financial
"Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions"
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Steven Yi report at MediaAlpha (MAX)?
Steven Yi reported selling 12,000 shares of MediaAlpha Class A Common Stock in three open‑market transactions. He sold 4,000 shares on each of May 4, 5, and 6, 2026, at prices around $9 per share under a pre‑arranged plan.
Why does the Form 4 mention RSUs for MediaAlpha (MAX)?
The footnote explains that Steven Yi’s sales were primarily to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs. This indicates the transactions were linked to equity compensation vesting rather than a standalone portfolio decision, based on the company’s disclosure.
What does the weighted-average sale price range mean in this MediaAlpha (MAX) filing?
One transaction reports a weighted‑average price for multiple trades between $9.085 and $9.31 per share. The filing states Steven Yi will provide full details of the number of shares sold at each individual price upon request by specified parties.