Director at MKS INC (NASDAQ: MKSI) sells 1,400 common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MKS INC director Jacqueline F. Moloney reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 13, 2026, she sold 1,400 shares of Common Stock at an average price of $318.99 per share.
After this transaction, she directly holds 9,775.156 shares of MKS INC common stock. This filing reflects a director monetizing a portion of her existing equity position while retaining a substantial remaining stake.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,400 shares ($446,586)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Moloney Jacqueline F
Role
null
Sold
1,400 shs ($447K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,400 | $318.99 | $447K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 9,775.156 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,400 shares
Sale price per share: $318.99 per share
Shares held after transaction: 9,775.156 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
1,400 shares
Open-market sale on May 13, 2026
Sale price per share
$318.99 per share
Reported transaction price for Common Stock
Shares held after transaction
9,775.156 shares
Direct ownership following sale
Net shares sold
1,400 shares
Net change in buy/sell activity in this Form 4
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market sale, Form 4
3 terms
Common Stock financial
"The security title for this transaction is reported as Common Stock."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market sale financial
"The transaction_action field classifies the trade as an 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
"This insider transaction is disclosed in a Form 4 filing."
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 MKS INC (MKSI) disclose for Jacqueline F. Moloney?
MKS INC reported that director Jacqueline F. Moloney sold shares. She executed an open-market sale of 1,400 shares of Common Stock, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report, reflecting a change in her personal equity position.
Was the MKS INC (MKSI) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?
The disclosed insider transaction was a sale of shares. Form 4 data classify it as an open-market sale of 1,400 shares of Common Stock, with the transaction direction labeled as a sell rather than an acquisition.
Did the MKS INC (MKSI) Form 4 include any derivative securities for Jacqueline F. Moloney?
The Form 4 shows no derivative securities for this transaction. The filing lists only a non-derivative Common Stock sale, and the derivativeSummary section contains no remaining options, warrants, or other derivative holdings in this report.