Simulations Plus (SLP) insiders sell 4,177 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Simulations Plus, Inc. insiders Walter S. and Virginia E. Woltosz, both reported as ten percent owners (with Walter also a director), executed an automatic open-market sale of 4,177 shares of Common Stock on July 1, 2026 at an average price of $18.44 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following this transaction, their reported direct holdings total 3,202,131 shares of Simulations Plus common stock. The filing also notes a correction removing 46,492 shares that had been inadvertently included in previously reported holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 4,177 shares ($77,024)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
WOLTOSZ WALTER S, WOLTOSZ VIRGINIA E
Role
null | null
Sold
4,177 shs ($77K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,177 | $18.44 | $77K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,202,131 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting persons. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices falling within those ranges set forth in footnotes (3) of this Form 4. The reporting persons undertake to provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in the relevant footnotes. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $18.36 to $18.49, inclusive. The number of shares reflects a revision to correct the inadvertent inclusion of 46,492 shares of the issuer's common stock from previously reported holdings of the reporting persons.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,177 shares
Average sale price: $18.44 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 3,202,131 shares
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Shares sold
4,177 shares
Open-market sale on July 1, 2026
Average sale price
$18.44 per share
Common Stock sale
Post-transaction holdings
3,202,131 shares
Direct Common Stock held after sale
Price range of trades
$18.36–$18.49
Multiple transactions within this range
Correction to prior holdings
46,492 shares
Previously overstated holdings removed
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, open-market sale, ten percent owner, Common Stock
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Rule 10b5-1 plan financial
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting persons."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale, transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
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.
ten percent owner financial
"both reporting persons are indicated as is_ten_percent_owner: 1"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for the reported transaction"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Simulations Plus (SLP) report on this Form 4?
Simulations Plus reported an insider sale of 4,177 shares of Common Stock. Walter S. and Virginia E. Woltosz, both ten percent owners, sold these shares in an open-market transaction, with the sale documented as occurring on July 1, 2026 at an average price of $18.44 per share.
Was the Simulations Plus (SLP) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes, the insider sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. A footnote explains that the sales reported in this Form 4 were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting persons, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary.
What correction to prior Simulations Plus (SLP) holdings did the Form 4 disclose?
The Form 4 corrects an earlier overstatement of 46,492 shares. A footnote specifies that the current number of shares reflects a revision to remove 46,492 Simulations Plus common shares that had been inadvertently included in previously reported holdings by the reporting persons.
Who are the insiders involved in the Simulations Plus (SLP) Form 4 filing?
The insiders are Walter S. Woltosz and Virginia E. Woltosz. Walter is identified as a director and ten percent owner, while Virginia is identified as a ten percent owner. Together, they reported the automatic open-market sale of 4,177 Simulations Plus common shares on July 1, 2026.