SEADRILL (SDRL) SVP & General Counsel sells 31,409 shares, exits direct stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SEADRILL Ltd senior vice president and general counsel Todd D. Strickler sold 31,409 common shares in an open-market transaction. The weighted average sale price was $44.69 per share, with individual trades ranging from $44.49 to $44.91. Following this transaction, the filing reports that he directly owns no common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 31,409 shares ($1,403,668)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Strickler Todd D
Role
SVP & General Counsel
Sold
31,409 shs ($1.40M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Shares | 31,409 | $44.69 | $1.40M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 31,409 shares
Weighted average sale price: $44.69 per share
Sale price range: $44.49–$44.91 per share
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4 metrics
Shares sold
31,409 shares
Common shares sold in open-market transaction
Weighted average sale price
$44.69 per share
Average price across multiple sale executions
Sale price range
$44.49–$44.91 per share
Range of individual trade prices
Shares held after transaction
0 shares
Total common shares directly owned following sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Form 4
3 terms
open-market sale financial
"The transaction is described as an open-market sale of common shares."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Form 4 regulatory
"Within the range set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SEADRILL (SDRL) report for Todd D. Strickler?
SEADRILL reported that SVP and general counsel Todd D. Strickler sold 31,409 common shares. The sale was executed as an open-market transaction, and after it the filing shows he directly holds no common shares.
Was the SEADRILL (SDRL) insider transaction an open-market sale?
Yes. The transaction is coded as an open-market sale of common shares. The Form 4 describes it as a sale in the open market or private transaction at prices between $44.49 and $44.91 per share.
Does the SEADRILL (SDRL) Form 4 list any derivative positions for Todd D. Strickler?
No derivative positions are listed for Todd D. Strickler in this Form 4. The derivative section is empty, indicating no options or other derivatives are reported in this particular filing.