Moody's CEO sells 1,467 shares after exercises
Moody's Corporation President and CEO Robert Fauber reported a combination of stock option exercises and share sales in Moody's common stock.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moody's Corporation President and CEO Robert Fauber reported a combination of stock option exercises and share sales in Moody's common stock. He exercised options for 1,167 shares at strike prices of $167.50 and $113.34 per share, then sold 1,467 shares in open-market transactions at $466.39 per share. After these trades, he directly holds 75,188.918 shares of Moody's common stock. The filing states that both the sale of shares and the exercise-and-sale sequence were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Fauber on July 30, 2025, indicating these moves were scheduled in advance.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
6 txns
Insider
Fauber Robert
Role
President and CEO
Sold
1,467 shs ($684K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$684K
Approx. exercise cost
$163K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 592 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 575 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Common Stock | 300 | $466.39 | $140K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 592 | $113.34 | $67K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 575 | $167.50 | $96K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,167 | $466.39 | $544K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 5,291 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 75,188.918 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Fauber on July 30, 2025.
- F2. Exercise and sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Fauber on July 30, 2025.
- F3. One fourth of options vest each year beginning with the date indicated.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,467 shares
Sale price: $466.39/share
Options exercised: 1,167 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Shares sold
1,467 shares
Open-market sales of Moody's common stock at $466.39 per share
Sale price
$466.39/share
Price for 1,467 Moody's shares sold in open market
Options exercised
1,167 shares
Common shares acquired via option exercises (575 + 592)
Option strike price 1
$167.50/share
Exercise price for 575-share Employee Stock Option grant
Option strike price 2
$113.34/share
Exercise price for 592-share Employee Stock Option grant
Post-transaction holdings
75,188.918 shares
Moody's common stock directly held after reported transactions
10b5-1 plan adoption date
July 30, 2025
Date Mr. Fauber adopted Rule 10b5-1 plan governing these trades
Options remaining (first grant)
2,872 options
Employee Stock Options (right to buy) after 575-share exercise
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), open-market sale, derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Fauber on July 30, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy) with underlying security title Common Stock."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as open-market sale for the common stock transactions."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description notes 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.
vest financial
"One fourth of options vest each year beginning with the date indicated."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Moody's (MCO) CEO Robert Fauber report?
Robert Fauber reported exercising options for 1,167 Moody's shares and selling 1,467 shares at $466.39 each. These trades reflect routine equity compensation activity combined with partial share sales, rather than a pure open-market purchase or sale.
What type of securities did Moody's (MCO) CEO Robert Fauber exercise?
He exercised Employee Stock Options covering 575 and 592 underlying Moody's common shares. These options had exercise prices of $167.50 and $113.34 and were described as vesting in four annual installments starting on the dates indicated.
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