Vicor (VICR) CFO sells 331 shares after option exercise under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vicor Corp CFO James F. Schmidt exercised stock options and sold the resulting shares. On this Form 4, he exercised options to acquire 331 shares of common stock at $60.37 per share, then executed an open-market sale of 331 shares at $334.90 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 10, 2025. Following these transactions, the filing reports that he directly owns 0 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 331 shares ($110,852)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Schmidt James F
Role
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary
Sold
331 shs ($111K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Non Qualified Stock Option | 331 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 331 | $60.37 | $20K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 331 | $334.90 | $111K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non Qualified Stock Option — 331 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 331 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 331 shares
Sale price: $334.90 per share
Option exercise price: $60.37 per share
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5 metrics
Shares sold
331 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on June 24, 2026 at $334.90
Sale price
$334.90 per share
Price for 331 Vicor common shares sold in open market
Option exercise price
$60.37 per share
Non-qualified stock option exercise for 331 underlying shares
Common shares after transaction
0 shares
Directly owned Vicor common stock following reported sale
Net share direction
331 net shares sold
transactionSummary netBuySellShares with net-sell direction
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Non Qualified Stock Option, open-market sale, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
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.
Non Qualified Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Non Qualified Stock Option" with underlying security title Common Stock"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for the 331 common shares"
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" describing the option exercise entries"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) for reporting person James F. Schmidt"
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.
FAQ
What did Vicor (VICR) CFO James F. Schmidt report in this Form 4?
He reported an option exercise and related share sale. Schmidt exercised options for 331 Vicor common shares at $60.37 each, then sold 331 shares at $334.90 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What options did the Vicor (VICR) CFO exercise in this filing?
He exercised a non-qualified stock option covering 331 underlying Vicor common shares. The Form 4 shows an exercise or conversion price of $60.37 per share, with the option originally expiring on June 24, 2032, and 331 shares delivered into common stock.
What is the net effect of the Vicor (VICR) CFO’s transactions?
Net, the CFO converted an option position into cash by exercising and selling 331 shares. The transactionSummary shows 331 shares exercised and 331 shares sold, resulting in net-sell activity of 331 shares and no directly held common stock remaining after the sale.