[Form 4] TE Connectivity plc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TE Connectivity (TEL) President, Transportation Solutions, Aaron K. Stucki disclosed option exercises and related sales dated 23 Jul 2025 on Form 4.

• Exercised 52,900 options in three tranches at strike prices of $105.86, $93.63 and $76.66.
• Sold the same 52,900 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan: 20,000 shares at $199 and 32,900 shares at $189, realising ≈$10.2 m gross proceeds.
• Estimated exercise cost ≈$4.9 m; implied pre-tax gain ≈$5.3 m.
• Post-trade ownership remains 23,667 TEL shares, unchanged from before the transactions; 6,550 options from a 2020 grant remain outstanding.

The fully pre-programmed trades monetise vested options at near-record share prices without reducing the executive’s equity stake, signalling liquidity management rather than a directional statement on TEL’s fundamentals.

Positive

• Stake unchanged: Insider retains 23,667 TEL shares, maintaining shareholder alignment.
• Rule 10b5-1 plan indicates pre-planned, compliant trading, limiting adverse perception.

Negative

• Large dollar sale: Disposed shares worth ≈$10.2 m may be interpreted as profit-taking at peak valuation.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR Insider exercised options and sold equal shares; stake unchanged—neutral signal, modest cash realisation.

The activity is purely mechanical: 52.9 k options converted and immediately sold under a standing 10b5-1 plan. Gross proceeds (~$10.2 m) minus exercise cost (~$4.9 m) give a healthy spread, but Stucki’s ownership stays flat at 23.7 k shares, so alignment with shareholders is maintained. Because the sale was pre-arranged and does not trim the core position, I view market impact as neutral; it neither confirms nor refutes confidence in TEL’s outlook.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR Rule 10b5-1 plan mitigates governance concerns; transactions appear compliant and transparent.

The filing references a 10b5-1 plan adopted 27 Nov 2024, providing safe-harbor protection and reducing the risk of informational advantage. Exercising shortly before option expiry and selling at elevated market prices is textbook best practice. Retaining the same share count supports long-term alignment. No red flags emerge regarding market-timing or excessive disposals; thus, governance impact is benign.

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^*

Stucki Aaron Kyle

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres. Transportation Solutions

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/23/2025

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	07/23/2025		M(1)		20,000	A	$105.86	43,667.18	D
Common Shares	07/23/2025		M(1)		16,800	A	$93.63	60,467.18	D
Common Shares	07/23/2025		M(1)		16,100	A	$76.66	76,567.18	D
Common Shares	07/23/2025		S(1)		20,000	D	$199	56,567.18	D
Common Shares	07/23/2025		S(1)		32,900	D	$189	23,667.18	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$105.86	07/23/2025		M(1)			20,000	(2)	11/09/2030	Common Shares	20,000	$0.0000	6,550	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$93.63	07/23/2025		M(1)			16,800	(3)	11/11/2029	Common Shares	16,800	$0.0000	0.0000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$76.66	07/23/2025		M(1)			16,100	(4)	11/12/2028	Common Shares	16,100	$0.0000	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on November 27, 2024.

2. Options are exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of November 9, 2020.

3. Options are exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of November 11, 2019.

4. Options are exercisable in four equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of November 12, 2018.

	H. Gregory Barksdale, attorney-in-fact	07/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Aaron K. Stucki sold 52,900 shares on 23 Jul 2025.

What was the average sale price of the TEL shares?

Sales occurred at $199 and $189 per share.

Did the insider’s ownership in TE Connectivity change?

No. Post-trade holdings remain 23,667 shares, identical to pre-trade levels.

Were the trades pre-arranged?

Yes. Transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 27 Nov 2024.

How much cash did the insider realize from the sales?

Gross proceeds were approximately $10.2 million before taxes and fees.