Sensata (NYSE: ST) HR chief exercises options and disposes shares to issuer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensata Technologies Holding plc EVP and Chief HR Officer Lynne J. Caljouw reported a mix of option exercises and share dispositions. On May 6, 2026, she exercised stock options for 3,226 ordinary shares at a price of $43.67 per share and disposed of 3,714 shares and 3,226 shares back to the issuer at prices of $44.23 and $45.00 per share, respectively, classified as dispositions to the issuer rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, she directly held 76,068 ordinary shares, which include 34,363 unvested restricted securities tied to continued service. The filing notes that the activity occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,226 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Caljouw Lynne J
Role
EVP, Chief HR Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock options to Buy | 3,226 | $43.67 | $141K |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 3,226 | $43.67 | $141K |
| Disposition | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 3,226 | $45.00 | $145K |
| Disposition | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 3,714 | $44.23 | $164K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock options to Buy — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share — 76,068 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The transaction being reported on this Form 4 was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 9, 2025. Includes 34,363 unvested restricted securities subject to the reporting person's continued service. These options are exercisable over four years at 25% per year, beginning on the first anniversary date of the grant.
Key Figures
Issuer disposition at $44.23: 3,714 shares at $44.23/share
Issuer disposition at $45.00: 3,226 shares at $45.00/share
Option exercise: 3,226 shares at $43.67/share
+3 more
6 metrics
Issuer disposition at $44.23
3,714 shares at $44.23/share
Ordinary shares disposed to issuer on May 6, 2026
Issuer disposition at $45.00
3,226 shares at $45.00/share
Ordinary shares disposed to issuer on May 6, 2026
Option exercise
3,226 shares at $43.67/share
Exercise of stock options into ordinary shares on May 6, 2026
Shares held after transactions
76,068 shares
Direct ordinary share ownership following reported transactions
Unvested restricted securities
34,363 shares
Unvested restricted securities subject to continued service
Option expiration
April 1, 2027
Expiration date for exercised stock options
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, disposition to issuer, restricted securities, stock options, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The transaction being reported ... was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description: Disposition to issuer"
restricted securities financial
"Includes 34,363 unvested restricted securities subject to the reporting person's continued service"
Restricted securities are shares or other investment instruments that come with legal or contractual limits on when and how they can be sold, like stock given to founders or bought in a private offering. Think of them as assets in a locked box that can’t be freely traded until certain conditions — such as a waiting period, company registration, or specific approvals — are met. For investors this matters because restricted securities are less liquid and can affect timing, price, and perceived value when they eventually enter the market.
stock options financial
"security_title: Stock options to Buy"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
FAQ
What insider transactions did ST executive Lynne J. Caljouw report on this Form 4?
Lynne J. Caljouw reported exercising options and disposing shares to the issuer. She exercised 3,226 options at $43.67 per share and disposed of 3,714 and 3,226 ordinary shares back to Sensata at $44.23 and $45.00 per share, respectively.
Were Lynne J. Caljouw’s Sensata (ST) transactions open-market sales?
The reported share movements were dispositions to the issuer, not open-market sales. Both share reductions used transaction code D, described as a disposition to issuer, indicating the shares were returned to Sensata rather than sold on the open market.
Were Lynne J. Caljouw’s Sensata (ST) trades made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes, the filing states the transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The plan was adopted on June 9, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than timed discretionarily, which can lessen the informational value of their timing.
What restricted securities are included in Lynne J. Caljouw’s Sensata (ST) holdings?
Her reported holdings include 34,363 unvested restricted securities. These restricted shares remain subject to her continued service with Sensata, meaning they will vest over time if she satisfies ongoing employment or service conditions defined by the company.