[Form 4] TE Connectivity plc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) – Form 4 insider activity (07/28/2025)

CEO & Director Terrence R. Curtin exercised 197,100 stock options—115,000 at $76.66 and 82,100 at $93.63—then sold the same 197,100 common shares in four open-market blocks at weighted-average prices between $206.87 and $209.84. The transactions generated gross proceeds of roughly $41 million, realising a sizeable spread versus the option strike prices.

After the sales, Curtin’s direct ownership fell to 78,942 shares (≈$16 m at $208) from 276,042, while he continues to hold 40,000 shares indirectly via family trusts. On the derivative side, options with a $93.63 strike were reduced to 200,000, and the $76.66 grant was fully exercised (zero remaining).

• No net new shares were added to insider ownership; the activity is effectively a cash-neutral exercise-and-sell.
• The filing provides no commentary on company fundamentals or guidance; impact is limited to insider sentiment and liquidity signalling.

Positive

• CEO still holds 118,942 shares (direct + indirect), maintaining some alignment with shareholders
• Exercise converts underwater compensation to cash without increasing share count, avoiding dilution

Negative

• 71% reduction in the CEO’s direct stake may be viewed as a bearish signal
• $41 million in aggregate sales over a single session concentrates supply and can pressure near-term price

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Large exercise-and-sell by CEO; ownership drops 71%, neutral fundamentals.

Executing 197 k options and immediately liquidating the shares converts compensation into cash without altering share count. Although common for insiders nearing option expiry, the magnitude—≈$41 m—cuts Curtin’s direct stake from 0.18% to 0.05% of shares outstanding, a potential negative sentiment signal. However, he retains 119 k total shares (direct + indirect) plus 200 k unexercised options, so alignment is not lost. No operational data disclosed; hence limited impact on valuation models. Rating: neutral.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Significant insider selling may raise governance and sentiment concerns.

A CEO disposing of 71% of his directly held stock in a single day can be interpreted as waning confidence or cash-out ahead of potential volatility. While rule-10b5-1 plans could explain timing, investors often view such concentrated sales unfavourably. Retained indirect holdings soften the message, yet the optics remain negative, especially absent offsetting insider buys by other executives. I classify the filing as moderately negative for perception.

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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CURTIN TERRENCE R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1050 WESTLAKES DRIVE

(Street)

BERWYN PA 19312

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TE Connectivity plc [ TEL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Exec. Officer & Director

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	07/28/2025		M		115,000	A	$76.66	193,942.23	D
Common Shares	07/28/2025		M		82,100	A	$93.63	276,042.23	D
Common Shares	07/28/2025		S		10,494	D	$209.8448(1)	265,548.23	D
Common Shares	07/28/2025		S		16,041	D	$206.8707(2)	249,507.23	D
Common Shares	07/28/2025		S		61,514	D	$208.2559(3)	187,993.23	D
Common Shares	07/28/2025		S		109,051	D	$209.2114(4)	78,942.23	D
Common Shares								40,000	I	By family trusts

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$93.63	07/28/2025		M			82,100	(5)	11/11/2029	Common Shares	82,100	$0.0000	200,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$76.66	07/28/2025		M			115,000	(6)	11/12/2028	Common Shares	115,000	$0.0000	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported price is the weighted average price for the transactions on July 28, 2025. The range of prices for the transactions is from $209.77 to $209.93 per share. Information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer.

2. The reported price is the weighted average price for the transactions on July 28, 2025. The range of prices for the transactions is from $206.56 to $207.55 per share. Information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer.

3. The reported price is the weighted average price for the transactions on July 28, 2025. The range of prices for the transactions is from $207.72 to $208.71 per share. Information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer.

4. The reported price is the weighted average price for the transactions on July 28, 2025. The range of prices for the transactions is from $208.75 to $209.75 per share. Information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer.

5. Options are exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of November 15, 2019.

6. Options are exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of November 15, 2018.

	Harold G. Barksdale, attorney-in-fact	07/29/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many TE Connectivity (TEL) shares did the CEO sell?

Terrence R. Curtin sold 197,100 common shares on 07/28/2025.

What prices were the TEL shares sold at?

The weighted-average sale prices ranged from $206.87 to $209.84 per share.

How many options were exercised in the Form 4 filing?

Curtin exercised 197,100 stock options: 115,000 at $76.66 and 82,100 at $93.63.

What is the CEO’s remaining ownership after the transactions?

He now owns 78,942 shares directly and 40,000 indirectly via family trusts.

Does the Form 4 impact TE Connectivity’s fundamentals?

No operating or financial metrics were disclosed; impact is limited to insider-sentiment interpretation.