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Teradyne director trades $198K stock under 10b5-1 plan

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Teradyne (TER) Form 4 highlights a modest insider trade. On 07/30/2025 director Mercedes Johnson sold 1,875 shares of common stock at $105.73 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 02/03/2025, realizing about $0.2 million in gross proceeds.

After the sale, Johnson directly owns 11,988 shares and indirectly owns 1,876 shares via The Mercedes Johnson Trust, bringing total beneficial ownership to 13,864 shares. No derivative securities were involved. The indirect position reflects a 06/05/2025 transfer to her trust that was exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13. The filing shows no other transactions and appears routine.

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Insights

TL;DR: Small 1,875-share sale (~$198k) by director via 10b5-1 plan; ownership still ~13.9k shares; impact neutral.

The transaction represents less than a day’s average trading volume and only a fraction of Johnson’s holdings, suggesting no substantive shift in insider sentiment. Because it was executed under a 10b5-1 plan, it likely reflects pre-scheduled diversification rather than a valuation call. The accompanying trust transfer is administrative and does not change economic exposure. No options or derivatives were exercised. Overall, the filing is routine and should not materially influence TER’s valuation.

Insider JOHNSON MERCEDES
Role Director
Sold 1,875 shs ($198K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,875 $105.73 $198K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,988 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,876 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares were sold pursuant to a sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 3, 2025 and intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Excludes 1,876 shares previously reported as directly beneficially owned by the Reporting Person that were transferred to The Mercedes Johnson Trust UAD 07/23/04 (the "Trust"), of which the Reporting Person is the trustee and sole beneficiary, on June 5, 2025. Such transfer was exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13 and such shares are now reported as indirectly beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
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*
JOHNSON MERCEDES
(Last) (First) (Middle)
TERADYNE, INC.
600 RIVERPARK DRIVE
(Street)
NORTH READING MA 01864
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TERADYNE, INC [ TER ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2025
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 Stock 07/30/2025 S(1) 1,875 D $105.73 11,988(2) D
Common Stock 1,876 I By Trust(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares were sold pursuant to a sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 3, 2025 and intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. Excludes 1,876 shares previously reported as directly beneficially owned by the Reporting Person that were transferred to The Mercedes Johnson Trust UAD 07/23/04 (the "Trust"), of which the Reporting Person is the trustee and sole beneficiary, on June 5, 2025. Such transfer was exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13 and such shares are now reported as indirectly beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
/s/ Ryan E. Driscoll, Attorney-in-Fact 08/01/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How many Teradyne (TER) shares did Mercedes Johnson sell on 07/30/2025?

She sold 1,875 common shares at $105.73 each.

What was the sale price disclosed in the Form 4 for TER?

The reported sale price was $105.73 per share.

Does Mercedes Johnson still own Teradyne shares after the sale?

Yes. She now owns 11,988 shares directly and 1,876 shares indirectly, totalling 13,864.

Was the sale executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the trade was made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 02/03/2025.

Were any derivative securities involved in this insider transaction?

No. No options or other derivatives were exercised or disposed of.