[Form 4] TERADYNE, INC Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Teradyne director Mercedes Johnson reported a small open-market sale of company stock. She sold 167 shares of Common Stock at a price of $460.00 per share in a transaction classified as an open-market sale. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 4, 2026, indicating it was scheduled in advance. After the sale, she directly holds 6,697 shares and indirectly holds 1,876 shares through The Mercedes Johnson Trust, where she is trustee and sole beneficiary.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 167 shares ($76,820)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
JOHNSON MERCEDES
Role
null
Sold
167 shs ($77K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 167 | $460.00 | $77K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 6,697 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,876 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares were sold pursuant to a sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 4, 2026 and intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Shares held by The Mercedes Johnson Trust UAD 07/23/04 (the "Trust"), of which the Reporting Person is the trustee and sole beneficiary.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 167 shares
Sale price: $460.00 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 6,697 shares
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Shares sold
167 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock on July 1, 2026
Sale price
$460.00 per share
Price for the 167 Teradyne shares sold
Direct holdings after sale
6,697 shares
Common Stock directly owned by Mercedes Johnson post-transaction
Indirect holdings after sale
1,876 shares
Common Stock held via The Mercedes Johnson Trust
Net shares sold
167 shares
Net change in buy/sell activity reported in this Form 4
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1, open-market sale, Common Stock, Trust, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"sales plan adopted by the Reporting Person ... intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1"
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""
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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Trust financial
"Shares held by The Mercedes Johnson Trust UAD 07/23/04"
A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.