United Therapeutics (UTHR) CEO sells 1,500 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UNITED THERAPEUTICS Corp Chairperson & CEO Martine A. Rothblatt sold 1,500 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction. The sale occurred on May 26, 2026 at a weighted average price of $575.9649 per share, leaving her with 43,153 shares directly held afterward.
The shares sold were acquired through an option exercise and the transaction was carried out under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted on November 7, 2025. This Form 4/A amendment corrects the transaction code from a purchase to the proper sale code while keeping the disposition and share counts consistent.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,500 shares ($863,947)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
ROTHBLATT MARTINE A
Role
Chairperson & CEO
Sold
1,500 shs ($864K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,500 | $575.9649 | $864K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 43,153 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- This exercise of stock options and sale of the resulting shares of common stock was pursuant to a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 7, 2025. This plan will continue until the earlier of: (a) the exercise of 1,734,410 stock options, all of which expire on March 17, 2027; or (b) December 31, 2026. The Form 4 being amended originally used transaction code P as a result of administrative error. This amendment is being filed to use the correct transaction code S. The transaction was at all times reported as a disposition of shares: the original Form 4 designated the shares as Disposed of "(D)" in Column 4, reported a corresponding reduction in the Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following the Reported Transaction (from 44,653 shares to 43,153 shares), and, as described in footnote 1, disclosed that the transaction was a sale of shares acquired on option exercise pursuant to the reporting person's Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $575.51 to $576.50. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,500 shares
Weighted average sale price: $575.9649 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 43,153 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
1,500 shares
Open-market sale on May 26, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$575.9649 per share
Common stock sale on May 26, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
43,153 shares
Common stock directly held after sale
Options under 10b5-1 plan
1,734,410 stock options
Plan continues until exercise of these or December 31, 2026
Option expiration date
March 17, 2027
Expiration for stock options covered by plan
Plan end date
December 31, 2026
Latest date for Rule 10b5-1 plan effectiveness
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, stock options, Form 4, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This exercise of stock options and sale ... was pursuant to a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average price."
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.
stock options financial
"the exercise of 1,734,410 stock options, all of which expire on March 17, 2027"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 being amended originally used transaction code P as a result of administrative error."
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.
transaction code S regulatory
"This amendment is being filed to use the correct transaction code S."
FAQ
What insider transaction did UNITED THERAPEUTICS (UTHR) report for its CEO?
UNITED THERAPEUTICS reported that CEO Martine A. Rothblatt sold 1,500 shares of common stock. The open‑market sale occurred on May 26, 2026 and involved shares acquired via option exercise under her pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan.
What does this Form 4/A amendment change for UNITED THERAPEUTICS (UTHR)?
The amendment corrects the transaction code from P (purchase) to S (sale). The filing explains the original Form 4 used code P by administrative error, while the transaction was always reported as a disposition with a reduced post‑transaction share balance.
What stock options are covered by the UNITED THERAPEUTICS (UTHR) CEO’s 10b5-1 plan?
The Rule 10b5‑1 plan covers the exercise of up to 1,734,410 stock options. According to the footnote, all these options expire on March 17, 2027, and the plan ends when they are exercised or on December 31, 2026, whichever occurs first.