Was the Semtech (SMTC) CFO’s 450-share transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The 450-share transaction was neither a market purchase nor a sale. It was coded as a grant or award, meaning shares were issued to CFO Mark Lin as part of compensation, at a stated price of $0.00 per share according to the Form 4 details.

Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) CFO granted 450 shares in equity award

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lin Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Semtech EVP and CFO Mark Lin received an equity grant of 450 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded on a non-cash basis at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of his compensation.

After this grant, Lin directly holds 33,793 shares of Semtech common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lin Mark

Role EVP and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	450	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,793 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 450 shares Shares held after grant: 33,793 shares

2 metrics

Shares granted 450 shares Common Stock grant to EVP and CFO Mark Lin on April 6, 2026

Shares held after grant 33,793 shares Direct Semtech common stock holdings of Mark Lin following the award

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, non-derivative

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative" indicating the security is not an option or warrant"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/08/2026 - 05:07 PM

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^*

Lin Mark

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP and CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/06/2026		A		450	A	$0	33,793	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/Mark Lin	04/08/2026
	** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Semtech (SMTC) report for EVP and CFO Mark Lin?

Semtech reported that EVP and CFO Mark Lin received an equity grant of 450 shares of common stock. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market trade, and increased his directly held Semtech share count disclosed in the filing.

How many Semtech (SMTC) shares does CFO Mark Lin hold after this Form 4?

After receiving the 450-share grant, CFO Mark Lin directly holds 33,793 shares of Semtech common stock. This figure reflects his ownership following the reported award and provides context for the size of the new grant relative to his existing stake.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the Semtech (SMTC) Form 4 for Mark Lin?

Transaction code "A" on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. For Semtech’s CFO Mark Lin, it shows that 450 common shares were granted as compensation, rather than bought on the open market or sold to another party.

Is the Semtech (SMTC) insider transaction by CFO Mark Lin a derivative exercise?

No, this insider transaction is classified as non-derivative common stock. The Form 4 shows a direct grant of 450 shares with no exercise or expiration terms, and the derivative section of the report is empty, meaning no options or similar instruments were exercised.