Small MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX) insider sale under 10b5-1 trading plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MediaAlpha, Inc. director and officer Steven Yi reported selling a total of 12,000 shares of Class A common stock in open-market transactions over three days. The shares were sold at weighted-average prices of about $9.07, $9.47 and $9.68 per share.
According to the filing, these sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan primarily to cover taxes from vesting restricted stock units. After these transactions, Yi continues to directly own 3,007,247 shares of MediaAlpha Class A common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 12,000 shares ($112,892)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Yi Steven
Role
See Remarks
Sold
12,000 shs ($113K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $9.6831 | $39K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $9.4701 | $38K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,000 | $9.0697 | $36K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 3,007,247 shares (Direct)
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 $9.00 to $9.15 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. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.25 to $9.62 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. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.46 to $9.74 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
Total shares sold: 12,000 shares
Shares sold per day: 4,000 shares
Sale price 2026-04-13: $9.0697 per share
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7 metrics
Total shares sold
12,000 shares
Net open-market sales reported in this Form 4
Shares sold per day
4,000 shares
Sold on each of April 13, 14, and 15, 2026
Sale price 2026-04-13
$9.0697 per share
Weighted-average sale price for 4,000 shares
Sale price 2026-04-14
$9.4701 per share
Weighted-average sale price for 4,000 shares
Sale price 2026-04-15
$9.6831 per share
Weighted-average sale price for 4,000 shares
Post-transaction holdings
3,007,247 shares
Direct Class A common stock held after the sales
Net share direction
12,000 shares sold
transactionSummary netBuySellShares and net-sell direction
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
"sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to 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.
RSUs financial
"plan 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 transaction 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. The sales occurred on separate days at prices around $9 to $9.70 per share, and were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.