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[Form 4] PROTO LABS, INC. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Proto Labs (PRLB) Form 4: President & CEO Suresh Krishna bought 1,725 common shares on 08/04/2025 in open-market transactions coded “P.” The weighted-average purchase price was $43.51 (range $43.47-$43.53), implying an aggregate outlay of roughly $75.5 thousand. Following the purchase, Krishna’s direct beneficial ownership rose to 18,021 shares, up about 11% from the prior holding. No sales, derivative transactions, or other insiders were reported in this filing.

The form contains no amendments, 10b5-1 notation, or additional footnotes beyond the pricing breakdown, and it does not reference any derivative securities. The filing therefore reflects a single, straightforward insider purchase that increases executive equity exposure.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Modulo 4: Il Presidente e CEO Suresh Krishna ha acquistato 1.725 azioni ordinarie il 04/08/2025 tramite operazioni sul mercato aperto classificate come “P”. Il prezzo medio ponderato di acquisto è stato di 43,51 $ (con un intervallo da 43,47 $ a 43,53 $), per una spesa complessiva di circa 75,5 mila dollari. Dopo l’acquisto, la proprietà diretta di Krishna è salita a 18.021 azioni, con un incremento di circa l’11% rispetto alla posizione precedente. Nel modulo non sono state riportate vendite, operazioni su derivati o altri insider.

Il modulo non contiene emendamenti, annotazioni 10b5-1 o note aggiuntive oltre alla suddivisione dei prezzi, né fa riferimento a strumenti derivati. Pertanto, il documento riflette un singolo acquisto diretto da parte di un insider che aumenta l’esposizione azionaria dell’amministratore delegato.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formulario 4: El presidente y CEO Suresh Krishna compró 1,725 acciones comunes el 04/08/2025 en transacciones de mercado abierto clasificadas como “P”. El precio promedio ponderado de compra fue de 43,51 $ (rango de 43,47 $ a 43,53 $), lo que implica un desembolso total aproximado de 75,5 mil dólares. Tras la compra, la propiedad directa de Krishna aumentó a 18,021 acciones, un incremento de aproximadamente el 11% respecto a la tenencia anterior. No se reportaron ventas, transacciones con derivados ni otros insiders en esta presentación.

El formulario no incluye enmiendas, anotaciones 10b5-1 ni notas adicionales más allá del desglose de precios, y no hace referencia a valores derivados. Por lo tanto, la presentación refleja una compra sencilla y directa de un insider que incrementa la exposición accionaria del ejecutivo.

프로토랩스 (PRLB) Form 4: 사장 겸 CEO 수레시 크리슈나는 2025년 8월 4일에 공개 시장에서 “P” 코드가 붙은 거래를 통해 보통주 1,725주를 매수했습니다. 가중평균 매입가는 주당 43.51달러(범위 43.47~43.53달러)로, 총 매입 금액은 약 7만 5,500달러에 달합니다. 매수 후 크리슈나의 직접 보유 지분은 18,021주로 이전 보유량보다 약 11% 증가했습니다. 이 서류에는 매도, 파생상품 거래 또는 다른 내부자 관련 보고가 없습니다.

해당 서류에는 수정 사항, 10b5-1 표기 또는 가격 세부 내역 외 추가 주석이 없으며, 파생 증권에 대한 언급도 없습니다. 따라서 이 제출 서류는 경영진의 주식 보유를 늘리는 단일하고 명확한 내부자 매수를 반영합니다.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formulaire 4 : Le président et CEO Suresh Krishna a acheté 1 725 actions ordinaires le 04/08/2025 lors de transactions sur le marché libre codées « P ». Le prix d’achat moyen pondéré était de 43,51 $ (fourchette de 43,47 $ à 43,53 $), ce qui implique une dépense totale d’environ 75,5 milliers de dollars. Après cet achat, la propriété directe de Krishna est montée à 18 021 actions, soit une augmentation d’environ 11 % par rapport à sa détention précédente. Aucune vente, transaction sur dérivés ou autre initié n’a été signalée dans ce dépôt.

Le formulaire ne comporte ni amendements, ni notation 10b5-1, ni notes supplémentaires au-delà du détail des prix, et ne fait référence à aucun titre dérivé. Ce dépôt reflète donc un achat unique et simple d’initié qui augmente l’exposition en actions du dirigeant.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formular 4: Präsident und CEO Suresh Krishna erwarb am 04.08.2025 1.725 Stammaktien durch offene Markttransaktionen, die mit „P“ codiert sind. Der gewichtete Durchschnittskaufpreis lag bei 43,51 $ (Spanne 43,47 $ bis 43,53 $), was einen Gesamtaufwand von etwa 75,5 Tausend Dollar bedeutet. Nach dem Kauf erhöhte sich Krishnas direkte wirtschaftliche Beteiligung auf 18.021 Aktien, etwa 11 % mehr als zuvor. In dieser Meldung wurden keine Verkäufe, Derivatgeschäfte oder weitere Insider angegeben.

Das Formular enthält keine Änderungen, keine 10b5-1-Notation oder zusätzliche Fußnoten über die Preisaufschlüsselung hinaus und verweist nicht auf derivative Wertpapiere. Die Meldung spiegelt somit einen einfachen, klaren Insiderkauf wider, der die Aktienbeteiligung des Geschäftsführers erhöht.

Positive
  • CEO insider purchase: 1,725 shares bought at $43.51, increasing direct ownership to 18,021 shares.
  • No insider sales or derivative disposals were reported in the filing, avoiding mixed signals.
Negative
  • Purchase size is modest (~$75k), limiting its material impact on ownership alignment.
  • No operational or financial metrics accompany the filing, offering limited insight into company performance.

Insights

TL;DR: CEO’s $75k open-market buy modestly lifts insider ownership, a mildly positive governance signal.

An open-market purchase by the top executive typically aligns management with shareholders. Although the dollar value is small relative to Proto Labs’ market cap, the 1,725-share addition increases Krishna’s direct stake to 18,021 shares, suggesting incremental commitment. No offsetting sales or derivatives dilute the signal. Given the limited size, the event is unlikely to move valuation materially but supports sentiment that leadership sees value near the $43 range.

TL;DR: Clean Form 4 with no derivative activity; governance risk unchanged.

The filing shows a routine insider purchase with full pricing disclosure and timely submission (two trading days post-trade). Absence of 10b5-1 notation suggests discretionary buying, yet the dollar amount is relatively minor. No red flags—such as late filing, complex instruments, or simultaneous sales—appear. Overall governance profile remains stable; impact for investors is informational rather than transformational.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Modulo 4: Il Presidente e CEO Suresh Krishna ha acquistato 1.725 azioni ordinarie il 04/08/2025 tramite operazioni sul mercato aperto classificate come “P”. Il prezzo medio ponderato di acquisto è stato di 43,51 $ (con un intervallo da 43,47 $ a 43,53 $), per una spesa complessiva di circa 75,5 mila dollari. Dopo l’acquisto, la proprietà diretta di Krishna è salita a 18.021 azioni, con un incremento di circa l’11% rispetto alla posizione precedente. Nel modulo non sono state riportate vendite, operazioni su derivati o altri insider.

Il modulo non contiene emendamenti, annotazioni 10b5-1 o note aggiuntive oltre alla suddivisione dei prezzi, né fa riferimento a strumenti derivati. Pertanto, il documento riflette un singolo acquisto diretto da parte di un insider che aumenta l’esposizione azionaria dell’amministratore delegato.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formulario 4: El presidente y CEO Suresh Krishna compró 1,725 acciones comunes el 04/08/2025 en transacciones de mercado abierto clasificadas como “P”. El precio promedio ponderado de compra fue de 43,51 $ (rango de 43,47 $ a 43,53 $), lo que implica un desembolso total aproximado de 75,5 mil dólares. Tras la compra, la propiedad directa de Krishna aumentó a 18,021 acciones, un incremento de aproximadamente el 11% respecto a la tenencia anterior. No se reportaron ventas, transacciones con derivados ni otros insiders en esta presentación.

El formulario no incluye enmiendas, anotaciones 10b5-1 ni notas adicionales más allá del desglose de precios, y no hace referencia a valores derivados. Por lo tanto, la presentación refleja una compra sencilla y directa de un insider que incrementa la exposición accionaria del ejecutivo.

프로토랩스 (PRLB) Form 4: 사장 겸 CEO 수레시 크리슈나는 2025년 8월 4일에 공개 시장에서 “P” 코드가 붙은 거래를 통해 보통주 1,725주를 매수했습니다. 가중평균 매입가는 주당 43.51달러(범위 43.47~43.53달러)로, 총 매입 금액은 약 7만 5,500달러에 달합니다. 매수 후 크리슈나의 직접 보유 지분은 18,021주로 이전 보유량보다 약 11% 증가했습니다. 이 서류에는 매도, 파생상품 거래 또는 다른 내부자 관련 보고가 없습니다.

해당 서류에는 수정 사항, 10b5-1 표기 또는 가격 세부 내역 외 추가 주석이 없으며, 파생 증권에 대한 언급도 없습니다. 따라서 이 제출 서류는 경영진의 주식 보유를 늘리는 단일하고 명확한 내부자 매수를 반영합니다.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formulaire 4 : Le président et CEO Suresh Krishna a acheté 1 725 actions ordinaires le 04/08/2025 lors de transactions sur le marché libre codées « P ». Le prix d’achat moyen pondéré était de 43,51 $ (fourchette de 43,47 $ à 43,53 $), ce qui implique une dépense totale d’environ 75,5 milliers de dollars. Après cet achat, la propriété directe de Krishna est montée à 18 021 actions, soit une augmentation d’environ 11 % par rapport à sa détention précédente. Aucune vente, transaction sur dérivés ou autre initié n’a été signalée dans ce dépôt.

Le formulaire ne comporte ni amendements, ni notation 10b5-1, ni notes supplémentaires au-delà du détail des prix, et ne fait référence à aucun titre dérivé. Ce dépôt reflète donc un achat unique et simple d’initié qui augmente l’exposition en actions du dirigeant.

Proto Labs (PRLB) Formular 4: Präsident und CEO Suresh Krishna erwarb am 04.08.2025 1.725 Stammaktien durch offene Markttransaktionen, die mit „P“ codiert sind. Der gewichtete Durchschnittskaufpreis lag bei 43,51 $ (Spanne 43,47 $ bis 43,53 $), was einen Gesamtaufwand von etwa 75,5 Tausend Dollar bedeutet. Nach dem Kauf erhöhte sich Krishnas direkte wirtschaftliche Beteiligung auf 18.021 Aktien, etwa 11 % mehr als zuvor. In dieser Meldung wurden keine Verkäufe, Derivatgeschäfte oder weitere Insider angegeben.

Das Formular enthält keine Änderungen, keine 10b5-1-Notation oder zusätzliche Fußnoten über die Preisaufschlüsselung hinaus und verweist nicht auf derivative Wertpapiere. Die Meldung spiegelt somit einen einfachen, klaren Insiderkauf wider, der die Aktienbeteiligung des Geschäftsführers erhöht.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Krishna Suresh

(Last) (First) (Middle)
5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE

(Street)
MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Proto Labs Inc [ PRLB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/04/2025 P 1,725 A $43.51(1) 18,021 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects the weighted average price of 1,725 shares of common stock of Proto Labs Inc. purchased by the reporting person in multiple transactions on August 4, 2025 with purchase prices ranging from $43.47 to $43.53 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.
Remarks:
/s/ W. Morgan Burns, Attorney-in-Fact 08/06/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

How many PRLB shares did the CEO buy on 08/04/2025?

Suresh Krishna purchased 1,725 common shares.

What was the purchase price for Proto Labs stock?

The weighted-average price was $43.51, with individual trades between $43.47 and $43.53.

How many PRLB shares does the CEO now own?

Following the transaction, Krishna directly owns 18,021 shares.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No. Only common stock purchases were reported; Table II shows no activity.

Does the filing reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The form does not indicate that the purchase was made under a 10b5-1 plan.
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