Tempus AI's Founder Lefkofsky Cashes Out $35M While Stock Trades Near Highs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Eric P. Lefkofsky, CEO, Chairman, and 10% owner of Tempus AI, executed significant stock sales through controlled entities on June 17-18, 2025, under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Key transaction details:
- Through Gray Media LLC: Sold 50,000 shares at prices ranging $67.31-$71.21, reducing holdings to 9,307,283 shares
- Through Blue Media LLC: Disposed of 400,000 shares at prices ranging $67.22-$71.16, reducing holdings to 15,427,132 shares
Post-transaction beneficial ownership includes 4,878,837 shares held directly, and indirect holdings through various entities including 10,000,000 shares in Lefkofsky Family 2025 GRAT. All transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 14, 2024, demonstrating planned, compliant insider selling activity.
Positive
- The sales were executed under a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan established in June 2024, suggesting the transactions were not based on any new material information
- CEO maintains substantial ownership with over 4.8M shares held directly and significant indirect holdings through various entities including 10M shares in family GRAT, demonstrating continued alignment with shareholders
Negative
- CEO Eric Lefkofsky sold a total of approximately 500,000 shares worth over $35 million through controlled entities (Gray Media LLC and Blue Media LLC), representing a significant insider sale
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 500,000 shares ($34,876,062)
Net Sell
21 txns
Insider
LEFKOFSKY ERIC P
Role
CEO and Chairman
Sold
500,000 shs ($34.88M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,800 | $67.31 | $121K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 11,751 | $68.70 | $807K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 19,969 | $69.35 | $1.38M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 11,651 | $70.37 | $820K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,829 | $71.21 | $344K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 8,106 | $67.22 | $545K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 23,931 | $68.39 | $1.64M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 103,155 | $69.17 | $7.14M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 51,202 | $70.26 | $3.60M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 13,606 | $71.16 | $968K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 17,551 | $69.40 | $1.22M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 30,180 | $70.36 | $2.12M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,269 | $71.08 | $161K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 68,550 | $69.41 | $4.76M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 123,861 | $70.37 | $8.72M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 7,589 | $71.11 | $540K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 9,355,483 shares (Indirect, By Gray Media, LLC);
Class A Common Stock — 4,878,837 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 14, 2024. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $68.94 to $69.93 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17) and (18). The Reporting Person is (i) a member of, and controls a limited liability company that is a member of, 346 Long LLC, (ii) the sole manager of each of Black Media, LLC, Blue Media, LLC and Gray Media, LLC and (iii) a trustee of Lefkofsky Family Foundation. The Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee of the Lefkofsky Family 2025 GRAT. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $69.94 to $70.93 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $70.96 to $71.26 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $68.94 to $69.9307 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $69.94 to $70.9354 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $70.94 to $71.42 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $66.95 to $67.82 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $68.00 to $68.99 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $69.00 to $69.99 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $70.00 to $70.99 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $71.00 to $71.53 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $66.80 to $67.78 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $67.81 to $68.809 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $68.81 to $69.80 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $69.81 to $70.80 inclusive. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $70.81 to $71.58 inclusive.
FAQ
What was the price range of TEM stock sales by Eric Lefkofsky in June 2025?
The sales were executed at prices ranging from $66.80 to $71.58 per share. On June 17, the transactions occurred between $69.40-$71.11, while on June 18, the sales were made at prices ranging from $67.22-$71.21.
Was TEM CEO Lefkofsky's June 2025 stock sale planned in advance?
Yes, according to the filing, these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted by Lefkofsky on June 14, 2024, approximately one year before the sales occurred.
What positions does Eric Lefkofsky hold at TEM as of June 2025?
According to the Form 4, Eric Lefkofsky serves as CEO and Chairman of Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM). He is also listed as a Director and a 10% Owner of the company.