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Semtech (SMTC) CEO Hong Q. Hou reports open-market sale of 9,605 shares

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Semtech President and CEO Hong Q. Hou sold 9,605 shares of Semtech common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 29, 2026 in two tranches of 2,286 and 7,319 shares at weighted average prices of $152.9933 and $152.4341 per share. Footnotes state that individual trade prices ranged from $151.83 to $153.05, and full price and share details are available upon request.

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Semtech’s CEO reported routine open-market sales totaling 9,605 shares with no derivative exercises.

Semtech’s President and CEO, Hong Q. Hou, executed two open-market sales of common stock on June 29, 2026, totaling 9,605 shares. The weighted average sale prices were $152.9933 and $152.4341 per share, with actual trade prices spanning a narrow band around these levels.

The transactions are classified as non-derivative open-market sales, and the filing shows no accompanying option exercises or derivative activity. Footnotes note that detailed price and size breakdowns across the sales range of $151.83 to $153.05 are available on request, suggesting the shares were sold across multiple small trades rather than a single block.

Insider HOU HONG Q
Role President and CEO
Sold 9,605 shs ($1.47M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 7,319 $152.4341 $1.12M
Sale Common Stock 2,286 $152.9933 $350K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,901 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The price represents the weighted average of these sales. The prices ranged from $151.83 to $152.825. Price and share details are available upon request. The price represents the weighted average of these sales. The prices ranged from $152.840 to $153.050. Price and share details are available upon request.
Total shares sold 9,605 shares Open-market sales on June 29, 2026
First tranche size 2,286 shares Common Stock sale on June 29, 2026
Second tranche size 7,319 shares Common Stock sale on June 29, 2026
Weighted average price (first tranche) $152.9933 per share Common Stock sale on June 29, 2026
Weighted average price (second tranche) $152.4341 per share Common Stock sale on June 29, 2026
Price range (lower bound) $151.83 per share Footnote price range for reported sales
Price range (upper bound) $153.05 per share Footnote price range for reported sales
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
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 financial
"The price represents the weighted average of these sales."
A weighted average is a way of calculating an overall number when some items matter more than others by giving each item a different level of importance, or weight. Investors use weighted averages to combine figures like prices, returns or earnings so the result reflects the size or significance of each part — like grading a class where a final exam counts more than a quiz, producing a score that better represents true performance.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative""
Form 4 regulatory
"short, routine insider Form 4 filing context"
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
HOU HONG Q

(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 FLYNN RD.

(Street)
CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA 93012-8790

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SEMTECH CORP [ SMTC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/29/2026S7,319D$152.4341(1)65,901D
Common Stock06/29/2026S2,286D$152.9933(2)63,615D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price represents the weighted average of these sales. The prices ranged from $151.83 to $152.825. Price and share details are available upon request.
2. The price represents the weighted average of these sales. The prices ranged from $152.840 to $153.050. Price and share details are available upon request.
Remarks:
/s/Hong Q. Hou by Mark Lin under Power of Attorney dated October 16, 2025 (Copy On File)07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Semtech (SMTC) CEO Hong Q. Hou report?

Hong Q. Hou reported selling 9,605 shares of Semtech common stock in open-market transactions. The trades occurred on June 29, 2026, and were reported as non-derivative sales on a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC.

At what prices did the Semtech (SMTC) CEO sell his shares?

The CEO’s Form 4 shows weighted average sale prices of $152.9933 and $152.4341 per share. Footnotes indicate individual trades ranged between $151.83 and $153.05, with full price and share details available upon request from the reporting person.

How many Semtech (SMTC) shares did the CEO sell in total?

The Semtech CEO sold a total of 9,605 shares of common stock. This came from two separate transactions on June 29, 2026, involving 2,286 shares in one sale and 7,319 shares in the other, both classified as open-market transactions.

Were the Semtech (SMTC) CEO’s transactions option exercises or regular stock sales?

The reported transactions were regular stock sales of common shares, not option exercises. The Form 4 classifies them as non-derivative open-market sales, and the derivative summary shows no option or warrant exercises associated with these trades.

What does the price range in the Semtech (SMTC) Form 4 footnotes mean?

The footnotes state the reported prices are weighted averages of multiple trades within specific ranges. For these sales, individual trades occurred between $151.83 and $153.05, indicating the total 9,605 shares were sold through several smaller executions rather than a single transaction.