PTC Inc. (PTC) legal chief sells 240 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PTC Inc.'s EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Aaron C. Von Staats, sold a total of 240 shares of PTC common stock in open-market transactions on February 11, 2026. The sales, made under a pre‑established Rule 10b5‑1(c) trading plan adopted on September 5, 2025, were executed at prices around $161–$162 per share.

After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 22,221 shares of PTC common stock. A footnote explains that this amount reflects 58 shares purchased under the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period ending January 31, 2026.

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 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^*

VON STAATS AARON C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

121 SEAPORT BOULEVARD

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PTC INC. [ PTC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

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	02/11/2026		S		232(1)	D	$161.0622(2)	22,229(3)	D
Common Stock	02/11/2026		S		8(1)	D	$162.23	22,221	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. Shares sold pursuant to a pre-established 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on September 5, 2025.

2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $160.85 to $161.65. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

3. Amount reflects 58 shares purchased under the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period ending January 31, 2026.

	/s/Sean McGrath by power of attorney filed 06/13/2024	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PTC (PTC) report for Aaron C. Von Staats?

PTC reported that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Aaron C. Von Staats sold 240 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on February 11, 2026. These trades were executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on September 5, 2025.

How many PTC (PTC) shares did the legal officer sell and at what prices?

Aaron C. Von Staats sold 232 shares at a weighted average price of $161.0622 and 8 shares at $162.23 on February 11, 2026. One trade involved multiple executions between $160.85 and $161.65, with the weighted average price reported in the filing.

How many PTC (PTC) shares does Aaron C. Von Staats own after the sale?

Following the reported transactions, Aaron C. Von Staats directly beneficially owned 22,221 shares of PTC common stock. The filing notes this amount includes 58 shares acquired through the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period ending January 31, 2026.

Was the PTC (PTC) insider sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states that the shares were sold pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on September 5, 2025. Such plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance, providing a structured framework for selling shares over time.

What does the price range disclosure mean in the PTC (PTC) Form 4 filing?

One transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices between $160.85 and $161.65, with a weighted average price of $161.0622 reported. The insider undertakes to provide full trade details, including individual prices and share amounts, to the SEC, issuer, or any security holder on request.

What is the significance of the 58 shares noted in PTC (PTC)’s Form 4 footnote?

A footnote explains that the reported beneficial ownership reflects 58 shares purchased under PTC’s 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period ending January 31, 2026. This clarifies that recent ESPP purchases are included in the officer’s post-transaction share balance.