VICOR (VICR) CFO Schmidt exercises options, sells 1,241 shares in 10b5-1 trade
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VICOR CORP director and CFO James F. Schmidt executed an option-related share sale. On April 27, 2026, he sold 1,241 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $277.00 per share, fully disposing of this reported common stock position.
On the same date, he exercised non-qualified stock options to acquire 1,241 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $60.61 per share. The filing’s transaction summary shows a net disposition of 1,241 shares, reflecting an exercise-and-sell pattern.
The sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Schmidt on December 10, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than opportunistic.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,241 shares ($343,757)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Schmidt James F
Role
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary
Sold
1,241 shs ($344K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Non Qualified Stock Option | 1,241 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,241 | $60.61 | $75K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,241 | $277.00 | $344K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non Qualified Stock Option — 1,240 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,241 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,241 shares
Sale price: $277.00 per share
Shares exercised: 1,241 shares
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Shares sold
1,241 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on April 27, 2026 at $277.00
Sale price
$277.00 per share
Price for 1,241 VICOR common shares sold in open market
Shares exercised
1,241 shares
Common stock obtained via option exercise on April 27, 2026
Option exercise price
$60.61 per share
Exercise price of non-qualified stock options converted into common stock
Net share change
-1,241 shares
transactionSummary netBuySellShares indicating net-sell direction
Option expiration
April 25, 2028
Expiration date of non-qualified stock option position referenced in Form 4
10b5-1 plan adoption date
December 10, 2025
Date CFO adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing the sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Non Qualified Stock Option, open-market sale, derivative security
4 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 common stock shares"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 1,241 shares of Common Stock"
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 security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What insider transaction did VICOR (VICR) report for James F. Schmidt?
VICOR reported that CFO and director James F. Schmidt sold 1,241 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $277.00 per share. The filing also shows he exercised options for 1,241 shares at a $60.61 exercise price on the same date.
Was the April 27, 2026 VICOR (VICR) insider sale pre-planned?
Yes. The sale of 1,241 VICOR shares on April 27, 2026 was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The filing states Schmidt adopted this trading plan on December 10, 2025, indicating the transaction was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.
What stock options did the VICOR (VICR) CFO exercise in this Form 4?
The VICOR CFO exercised non-qualified stock options covering 1,241 underlying shares of common stock at a $60.61 exercise price. These derivative securities had an expiration date of April 25, 2028, and were converted into common shares as part of the reported transactions.