Oracle's Chief Executive Offloads Half-Billion in Shares: What Investors Should Know
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Oracle CEO Safra Catz reported significant insider trading activity through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On June 20-23, 2025, Catz exercised stock options for 3,694,918 shares at $51.13 per share and subsequently sold them in multiple transactions.
The transactions included:
- Exercise of 2,284,371 shares on June 20, followed by sales at prices ranging from $204.64 to $213.33
- Exercise of 1,410,547 shares on June 23, followed by sales at prices ranging from $202.63 to $207.23
Following these transactions, Catz's direct ownership stands at 1,118,592 shares. The stock options were part of a performance-based compensation package, with each exercise representing 1/7 of the vested options. The sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan established on September 25, 2024, demonstrating pre-planned, compliant insider selling activity.
Positive
- CEO Safra Catz exercised options at a favorable price of $51.13, significantly below current market price (~$204-213)
- The transactions were executed according to a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan established in September 2024, demonstrating proper compliance and forward planning
- The options exercise indicates successful achievement of performance goals as noted in footnote 17
Negative
- Large insider sale: CEO Safra Catz sold approximately 2.9 million shares over two days (June 20-23, 2025)
- Total value of shares sold is approximately $600 million, representing a significant reduction in CEO's direct ownership
- CEO's direct holdings reduced from over 3.4 million shares to approximately 1.1 million shares, a roughly 67% reduction in position
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,694,918 shares ($764,007,886)
Net Sell
21 txns
Insider
CATZ SAFRA
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
3,694,918 shs ($764.01M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 215,629 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock Option | 1,194,918 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 215,629 | $51.13 | $11.03M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,194,918 | $51.13 | $61.10M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 47,414 | $203.3607 | $9.64M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 168,215 | $204.1947 | $34.35M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 190,977 | $204.1947 | $39.00M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 482,330 | $205.2576 | $99.00M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 206,273 | $206.1242 | $42.52M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 315,338 | $207.0155 | $65.28M |
| Exercise | Stock Option | 2,284,371 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,284,371 | $51.13 | $116.80M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 407,254 | $204.9513 | $83.47M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 251,593 | $206.2054 | $51.88M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 461,378 | $207.2358 | $95.61M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 483,980 | $208.1164 | $100.72M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 526,319 | $209.0152 | $110.01M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 27,026 | $210.1395 | $5.68M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 58,813 | $211.2079 | $12.42M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 55,104 | $211.8726 | $11.68M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 12,904 | $213.1932 | $2.75M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,334,221 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on September 25, 2024. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $204.64 to $205.615. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $205.68 to $206.675. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $206.68 to $207.675. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $207.68 to $208.675. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.68 to $209.66. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $209.68 to $210.66. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $210.68 to $211.665. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $211.685 to $212.68. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $212.69 to $213.33. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $202.63 to $203.62. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $203.63 to $204.625. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $203.63 to $204.625. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $204.63 to $205.625. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $205.63 to $206.62. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $206.63 to $207.23. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Represents 1/7 of the number of shares subject to a performance-based option that vested upon certification of a performance goal by the Compensation Committee.
FAQ
What was the average selling price for ORCL stock in Safra Catz's June 23, 2025 transactions?
On June 23, 2025, CEO Safra Catz sold Oracle shares in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $202.63 to $207.23 per share. The weighted average prices for different blocks ranged from $203.36 to $207.02 per share.
How many ORCL stock options did Safra Catz exercise in June 2025?
Safra Catz exercised three blocks of stock options: 2,284,371 shares on June 20, 2025, and 215,629 shares plus 1,194,918 shares on June 23, 2025. All options had an exercise price of $51.13 per share.
Was ORCL CEO Safra Catz's stock sale planned in advance?
Yes, according to the filing, all sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan that was adopted on September 25, 2024. This indicates the transactions were part of a pre-planned trading arrangement.