[8-K] Pegasystems Inc Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Beyond, Inc. (BYON) – Form 4 insider transaction

President & CFO Adrianne Lee sold 2,200 shares of Beyond common stock on 07/21/2025 at $10.00 per share (transaction code “S”). The disposition was completed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 11/11/2024.

After the sale, Lee directly owns 60,434 BYON shares. The total reflects 454 shares that were previously misreported as tax-withheld on a Form 4 filed 01/23/2025.

No derivative securities were acquired or disposed of. The filing was signed by attorney-in-fact Christina Wheeler on 07/22/2025.

Positive

• Sale conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating compliance with insider-trading safeguards and reducing concerns over opportunistic timing.
• Prior share-count error corrected, enhancing accuracy of insider ownership records.

Negative

• President & CFO disposed of 2,200 common shares, which some investors may interpret as a mildly negative insider sentiment signal.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Modest 2,200-share sale under 10b5-1 plan; limited signal value, largely administrative.

The reported transaction equals roughly 3.6% of the executive’s 60,434-share position, suggesting only a minor portfolio rebalancing. Because it was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan, the sale appears routine and reduces concerns about timing. No derivatives or additional dispositions were disclosed. From a valuation standpoint, the filing does not alter the investment thesis and is unlikely to move the stock materially.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Sale follows governance best practices; no red flags detected.

The use of a 10b5-1 plan demonstrates adherence to insider-trading safeguards and supports transparent corporate governance. The correction of the earlier 454-share misclassification improves record accuracy. With no indication of broader insider selling or strategic shifts, the event carries low governance risk.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

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 FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2025

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PEGASYSTEMS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Massachusetts			1-11859			04-2787865
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(617) 374-9600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share			PEGA			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).                         

                                                Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On July 22, 2025, Pegasystems Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release issued by Pegasystems Inc.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

						Pegasystems Inc.
Dated:			July 22, 2025			By:			/s/ KENNETH STILLWELL
									Kenneth Stillwell
									Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
									(Principal Financial Officer)

FAQ

How many Beyond (BYON) shares did President & CFO Adrianne Lee sell?

She sold 2,200 common shares on 07/21/2025.

At what price were the BYON shares sold?

The shares were sold at $10.00 per share.

How many BYON shares does Adrianne Lee own after the transaction?

She now directly owns 60,434 shares.

Was the transaction part of a trading plan?

Yes. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 11/11/2024.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4 filing?

No. The filing reports no acquisitions or dispositions of derivative securities.