Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) CEO sells 181,535 shares under preset sale instruction
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Tower Semiconductor Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Russell Craig Ellwanger reported sales of 181,535 Ordinary Shares of the company in 27 open-market transactions on August 10–11, 2026. The shares relate to fully vested restricted stock units granted more than three years earlier and were sold pursuant to a pre-arranged, pre-scheduled order instruction established on March 12, 2026, when he was stated not to be in possession of material non-public information. The trades were executed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, with per-share prices reported on a weighted-average basis in New Israeli Shekels and translated to U.S. dollars.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 181,535 shares
Net Sell
27 txns
Insider
Ellwanger Russell Craig
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
181,535 shs ($45.56M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F19 | 3,060 | $243.32 | $745K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F20 | 2,507 | $244.69 | $613K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F21 | 11,624 | $245.78 | $2.86M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F22 | 5,065 | $246.74 | $1.25M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F23 | 23,028 | $248.08 | $5.71M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F24 | 35,208 | $248.78 | $8.76M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F25 | 15,816 | $249.66 | $3.95M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F26 | 3,331 | $250.90 | $836K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F27 | 2,098 | $252.74 | $530K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F28 | 2,489 | $253.92 | $632K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F2 | 1,025 | $245.93 | $252K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F3 | 2,062 | $246.71 | $509K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F4 | 5,498 | $248.02 | $1.36M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F5 | 5,559 | $248.94 | $1.38M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F6 | 1,123 | $250.05 | $281K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F7 | 6,474 | $251.04 | $1.63M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F8 | 3,341 | $252.07 | $842K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F9 | 9,022 | $253.53 | $2.29M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F10 | 7,343 | $254.15 | $1.87M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F11 | 3,116 | $255.24 | $795K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F12 | 9,720 | $256.56 | $2.49M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F13 | 5,407 | $257.27 | $1.39M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F14 | 6,486 | $258.47 | $1.68M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F15 | 2,519 | $259.94 | $655K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F16 | 5,316 | $261.03 | $1.39M |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F17 | 1,471 | $262.16 | $386K |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares F1, F18 | 1,827 | $263.78 | $482K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 526,788 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (28)
- F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 relate to restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"), that the Reporting Person was granted more than 3 years ago, hence all has become fully vested; the sale was effected pursuant to a pre-arranged, pre-scheduled order instruction established by the Reporting Person on March 12, 2026, when the reporting Person was not in possession of material non-public information.
- F2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $245.26 to $246.26. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F3. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $246.31 to $247.30. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $247.36 to $248.35. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F5. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $248.37 to $249.37. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F6. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $249.40 to $250.38. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F7. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $250.63 to $251.43. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F8. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $251.77 to $252.77. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F9. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $252.78 to $253.77. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F10. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $253.80 to $254.80. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F11. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $254.84 to $255.84. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F12. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $255.87 to $256.87. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F13. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $256.90 to $257.87. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F14. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $257.94 to $258.91. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F15. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $259.22 to $260.17. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F16. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $260.32 to $261.22. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F17. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $261.81 to $262.24. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F18. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $263.19 to $264.16. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 2.998 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F19. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $243.18 to $244.13. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F20. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $244.26 to $245.26. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F21. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $245.29 to $246.22. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F22. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $246.34 to $247.34. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F23. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $247.35 to $248.35. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F24. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $248.36 to $249.35. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F25. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $249.39 to $250.32. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F26. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $250.45 to $251.38. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F27. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $252.20 to $253.08. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
- F28. These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS). The exchange rate in effect on the transaction date was 3.005 ILS to $1.000 . The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 181,535 shares
Number of sale transactions: 27
Example transaction size: 1,025 shares at $245.93 per share
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Total shares sold
181,535 shares
Aggregate Ordinary Shares sold by CEO in reported transactions
Number of sale transactions
27
Count of reported open-market sale entries
Example transaction size
1,025 shares at $245.93 per share
One August 10, 2026 weighted-average sale on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Exchange rate
2.998 ILS to $1.000
Rate applied to several August 10, 2026 transactions
Exchange rate
3.005 ILS to $1.000
Rate applied to several August 11, 2026 transactions
Key Terms
restricted stock units, weighted average price, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, New Israeli Shekels (ILS), +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The sales reported in this Form 4 relate to restricted stock units, each of which represents"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange financial
"These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels"
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is Israel’s main marketplace where stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds are bought and sold, providing a centralized place for investors to trade ownership in companies and government debt. It matters because it sets real-time prices and liquidity for Israeli securities, offering a barometer of the country’s corporate health and giving investors a way to enter or exit positions much like an auction house or farmers’ market sets the price for goods.
New Israeli Shekels (ILS) financial
"These shares were sold on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in New Israeli Shekels (ILS)."
pre-arranged, pre-scheduled order instruction financial
"the sale was effected pursuant to a pre-arranged, pre-scheduled order instruction established"
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FAQ
What did TSEM’s CEO report in this Form 4 filing?
Tower Semiconductor’s CEO Russell Craig Ellwanger reported selling 181,535 Ordinary Shares in 27 open-market transactions on August 10–11, 2026, primarily relating to fully vested restricted stock units granted more than three years earlier.
Were the TSEM CEO’s reported sales made under a preset instruction or plan?
Yes. The filing states the sales were made pursuant to a pre-arranged, pre-scheduled order instruction established on March 12, 2026, at a time when the reporting person was represented as not being in possession of material non-public information.
What type of securities did the TSEM CEO sell in these transactions?
The transactions involve Ordinary Shares of Tower Semiconductor Ltd., arising from restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, and the filing notes that these units were fully vested before the reported sales.