[Form 4] NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC Insider Trading Activity
Stephen C. Taylor, a director of Natural Gas Services Group, reported sales of company stock on 09/23/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The Form 4 shows 1,457 shares sold at $27.50 and an additional 10,000 shares sold at a weighted average price of $28.0148, with the latter executed in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $28.00 to $28.18.
After the reported sales, the filing shows Mr. Taylor beneficially owned 385,432 shares directly and 114,213 shares indirectly through a Rabbi Trust; the filing also reports 4,456 restricted stock units representing the right to receive common shares upon vesting.
- Sales executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, providing an affirmative defense under insider trading rules
- Full quantities and weighted average price range disclosed, with an offer to provide per-transaction pricing upon request
- Director retains substantial beneficial ownership including direct shares, a Rabbi Trust, and RSUs
- Director disposed of 11,457 shares, reducing direct holdings from the pre-sale level
- Multiple trades for the weighted-average tranche (prices ranged from $28.00 to $28.18), indicating staggered execution
Insights
TL;DR: Director-made sales under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan; reporting appears routine and compliant.
The Form 4 indicates the director executed sales pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan established May 16, 2025, which provides an affirmative defense to insider trading claims when properly structured. The filing discloses the amounts sold, the weighted average price range, and the director's remaining direct and indirect holdings, including RSUs and a Rabbi Trust. From a governance perspective, the transparency and the specific footnote committing to provide detailed per-transaction pricing if requested are consistent with good disclosure practices. The filing does not disclose any other compensatory or corporate governance actions.
TL;DR: Insider sold 11,457 shares in multiple trades; holdings remain substantial and sale was executed via 10b5-1 plan.
The reported disposals total 11,457 common shares on 09/23/2025 with prices reported as $27.50 and a weighted average of $28.0148 for the larger tranche. The filing explicitly states the sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established May 16, 2025. Post-transaction beneficial ownership is shown as 385,432 shares directly, plus 114,213 indirectly via a Rabbi Trust and 4,456 RSUs that convert to one share each upon vesting. The disclosure is factual and limited to the transactions; no forward-looking or operational information is provided.