Optical Cable CEO returns shares to company
Optical Cable Corp director, chairman, president and CEO Neil D. Wilkin, Jr. reported multiple dispositions of common stock to the issuer on June 29–30, 2026.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Optical Cable Corp director, chairman, president and CEO Neil D. Wilkin, Jr. reported multiple dispositions of common stock to the issuer on June 29–30, 2026. These non-derivative transactions used code D at prices around $20.68–$21.82 per share, and he still holds over 1 million shares directly, plus indirect family and fund-related holdings where beneficial ownership of children’s shares is disclaimed.
Insider Trade Summary
Disposition: 25,000 shares
Disposition
29 txns
Insider
WILKIN NEIL D JR
Role
Chairman, President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Common Stock | 2,679 | $20.68 | $55K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 258 | $20.695 | $5K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 1,010 | $20.735 | $21K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 42 | $20.775 | $872.55 |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 100 | $20.805 | $2K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 3,188 | $21.68 | $69K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 400 | $21.685 | $9K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 658 | $21.69 | $14K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 4,986 | $21.70 | $108K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 62 | $21.705 | $1K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 485 | $21.71 | $11K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 400 | $21.72 | $9K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 100 | $21.725 | $2K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 6 | $21.73 | $130.38 |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 600 | $21.735 | $13K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 200 | $21.74 | $4K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 3,915 | $21.815 | $85K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 2,793 | $20.68 | $58K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 130 | $20.69 | $3K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 100 | $20.70 | $2K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 1,058 | $20.705 | $22K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 830 | $20.71 | $17K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 100 | $20.72 | $2K |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 900 | $20.75 | $19K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,010,155 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 22,595 shares (Indirect, By Wilkin Capital Fund I, LLC);
Common Stock — 315 shares (Indirect, By Daughter #1);
Common Stock — 315 shares (Indirect, By Daughter #2);
Common Stock — 115 shares (Indirect, By Daughter #3);
Common Stock — 315 shares (Indirect, By Son)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The shares are held by Wilkin Capital Fund I, LLC for the benefit of Neil D. Wilkin, Jr.
- F2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities held by his children, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Largest single disposition: 4,986 shares
Disposition transaction count: 24 transactions
Price range for dispositions: $20.680–$21.815 per share
+3 more
6 metrics
Largest single disposition
4,986 shares
Common stock disposed to issuer at $21.700 per share on June 30, 2026
Disposition transaction count
24 transactions
Non-derivative common stock entries coded D as dispositions to issuer
Price range for dispositions
$20.680–$21.815 per share
Common stock disposition prices on June 29–30, 2026
Direct holdings post-transactions (example)
1,010,155 shares
Total shares following one June 30, 2026 disposition entry
Indirect holdings via fund
22,595 shares
Common stock held indirectly by Wilkin Capital Fund I, LLC
Indirect holdings by son
315 shares
Common stock held indirectly by son as of June 29, 2026
Key Terms
Disposition to issuer, beneficial ownership, indirect, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities held by his children"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
indirect financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did OCC’s Neil D. Wilkin Jr. report?
Neil D. Wilkin Jr. reported multiple dispositions of Optical Cable Corp common stock back to the issuer. These were non-derivative transactions coded D, meaning shares were returned to the company rather than sold in the open market.
On what dates did the OCC insider dispositions occur?
The reported dispositions of Optical Cable Corp common stock occurred on June 29 and June 30, 2026. Each transaction is listed separately, with its own share count, price per share, and updated direct share balance after the specific disposition.
What are Neil D. Wilkin Jr.’s remaining OCC holdings after these transactions?
After the reported dispositions, Neil D. Wilkin Jr. continues to hold more than 1 million Optical Cable Corp shares directly. The filing also lists indirect holdings for his children and Wilkin Capital Fund I, LLC, with a footnote disclaiming beneficial ownership of his children’s shares.
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