Director at Verisk (NASDAQ: VRSK) sells shares after option exercise
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Verisk Analytics director Samuel G. Liss reported an exercise-and-sale transaction in company stock. On June 5, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 4,671 shares of common stock at $80.93 per share, then sold 4,671 shares in open-market trades at an average price of $182.21 per share. After these transactions, he directly owns 69,098 shares of Verisk Analytics common stock. The exercised options were granted under Verisk’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 4,671 shares ($851,103)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
LISS SAMUEL G
Role
null
Sold
4,671 shs ($851K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 4,671 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,671 | $80.93 | $378K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,671 | $182.21 | $851K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 73,769 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,671 shares
Sale price: $182.21 per share
Option exercise price: $80.93 per share
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6 metrics
Shares sold
4,671 shares
Common stock sold in open-market transactions on June 5, 2026
Sale price
$182.21 per share
Average price for 4,671 Verisk common shares sold
Option exercise price
$80.93 per share
Strike price for 4,671 stock options exercised into common stock
Shares acquired via exercise
4,671 shares
Common shares received from exercising stock options
Shares owned after transactions
69,098 shares
Direct Verisk common stock holdings of Samuel G. Liss post-transaction
Net share change
-4,671 shares
Net of all reported buy/sell activity in this Form 4
Key Terms
Stock Option, derivative security, open-market sale, 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
4 terms
Stock Option financial
"security_title": "Stock Option""
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
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.
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.
2013 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Stock Options outstanding under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Verisk Analytics (VRSK) report for Samuel G. Liss?
Verisk Analytics reported that director Samuel G. Liss exercised stock options for 4,671 common shares and sold 4,671 shares in open-market transactions. These trades occurred on June 5, 2026, and were disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC.
What stock options did Samuel G. Liss exercise in Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?
He exercised stock options covering 4,671 shares of Verisk Analytics common stock at a strike price of $80.93 per share. The options were issued under Verisk’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and were reported as derivative security exercises in the Form 4.
What do the Form 4 codes S and M mean in the Verisk Analytics (VRSK) filing?
Code S indicates a sale of common stock in the open market or a private transaction. Code M reflects the exercise or conversion of a derivative security, such as a stock option, into common shares, as seen with Liss’s option exercise for 4,671 shares.