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Teradyne (TER) CEO sells 4,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1 stock plan

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Teradyne, Inc. President and CEO Gregory Stephen Smith reported an open-market sale of 4,000 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026 at $356.31 per share. The transaction was effected under a sales plan adopted on February 12, 2026 intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1. After the sale, he holds 116,495.4075 shares directly, including 25.8346 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026.

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Insider Smith Gregory Stephen
Role President and CEO
Sold 4,000 shs ($1.43M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 4,000 $356.31 $1.43M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 116,495.408 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reported transactions were effected pursuant to a sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 12, 2026 and intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Includes 25.8346 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026.
Shares sold 4,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock on July 15, 2026
Sale price $356.31 per share Price for the 4,000 shares of common stock sold
Shares held after sale 116,495.4075 shares Direct Teradyne common stock ownership following the transaction
ESPP shares included 25.8346 shares Shares acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026
10b5-1 plan adoption date February 12, 2026 Date the Rule 10b5-1 sales plan governing the trades was adopted
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 25.8346 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

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What did Teradyne (TER) CEO Gregory Stephen Smith report in this Form 4?

Gregory Stephen Smith reported an open-market sale of 4,000 Teradyne shares on July 15, 2026 at $356.31 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted on February 12, 2026.

At what price did the Teradyne (TER) CEO sell his shares?

The Teradyne CEO sold 4,000 common shares at $356.31 per share on July 15, 2026. This was an open-market sale executed pursuant to a pre-adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Teradyne (TER) shares does the CEO hold after this sale?

Following the reported transaction, Gregory Stephen Smith holds 116,495.4075 Teradyne common shares directly. This total includes 25.8346 shares previously acquired under Teradyne’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026.

Was the Teradyne (TER) CEO’s stock sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transactions were effected under a sales plan adopted February 12, 2026, intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, indicating a pre-arranged trading framework.

What role does Gregory Stephen Smith hold at Teradyne (TER)?

Gregory Stephen Smith is identified as President and CEO of Teradyne, Inc.. His Form 4 filing reports his personal open-market sale of 4,000 shares and his remaining direct holdings after the transaction.

Did the Teradyne (TER) CEO acquire any shares through an employee plan?

Yes. His reported post-transaction holdings include 25.8346 shares acquired under Teradyne’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026. These ESPP shares are part of his 116,495.4075 total direct shares after the sale.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Smith Gregory Stephen

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TERADYNE, INC.
600 RIVERPARK DRIVE

(Street)
NORTH READING MASSACHUSETTS 01864

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TERADYNE, INC [ TER ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/15/2026S(1)4,000D$356.31116,495.4075(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reported transactions were effected pursuant to a sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 12, 2026 and intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. Includes 25.8346 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 30, 2026.
/s/ Ryan E. Driscoll, Attorney-in-Fact07/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)