Verisk (VRSK) director exercises options, sells 2,335 shares under 10b5-1 plan
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Verisk Analytics director Bruce Edward Hansen reported several equity transactions. On May 22, he exercised stock options to acquire 2,335 shares of Common Stock at $80.93 per share and sold 2,335 shares in an open-market transaction at $171.51 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into on February 20, 2026, and he held 15,868 Common shares directly after the sale. Separately, on May 19, he received a grant of 1,347 deferred stock units under Verisk’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which vest in full at the end of his service on the company’s Board.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,335 shares ($400,476)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Hansen Bruce Edward
Role
null
Sold
2,335 shs ($400K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 2,335 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,335 | $80.93 | $189K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,335 | $171.51 | $400K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,347 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 2,336 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 18,203 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These deferred stock units of Common Stock were granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Subject to the terms of the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement thereunder, these deferred stock units vest in full at the end of the reporting person's service to the Board of the Issuer. These shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan that Mr. Hansen entered into on February 20, 2026. This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,335 shares
Sale price: $171.51/share
Options exercised: 2,335 shares
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Shares sold
2,335 shares
Common Stock sold at $171.51 per share on May 22, 2026
Sale price
$171.51/share
Open-market sale of Verisk Common Stock
Options exercised
2,335 shares
Common shares acquired via option exercise at $80.93 per share
Exercise price
$80.93/share
Stock option granted under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
Post-transaction holdings
15,868 shares
Common Stock directly owned after May 22, 2026 sale
Deferred stock units granted
1,347 units
Granted under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan on May 19, 2026
Option expiration date
July 1, 2026
Expiration of stock option exercised for 2,335 shares
10b5-1 plan adoption date
February 20, 2026
Pre-arranged trading plan governing 2,335-share sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, deferred stock units, 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
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Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"These shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan that Mr. Hansen entered into on February 20, 2026."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
deferred stock units financial
"These deferred stock units of Common Stock were granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These deferred stock units of Common Stock were granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan."
2013 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan."
stock option financial
"This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan."
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Verisk (VRSK) director Bruce Hansen report?
Bruce Hansen reported exercising options for 2,335 Verisk shares and selling 2,335 shares at $171.51 each. He also received 1,347 deferred stock units as a board-related equity award under Verisk’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
What stock option exercise did Bruce Hansen report for Verisk (VRSK)?
He exercised stock options covering 2,335 Verisk common shares at an exercise price of $80.93 per share. The option was originally granted under Verisk’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and had a stated expiration date of July 1, 2026.
What equity award did Bruce Hansen receive under Verisk’s 2021 plan?
He received 1,347 deferred stock units of Verisk common stock under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. These units vest in full at the end of his service on Verisk’s Board, aligning the award with the duration of his directorship.
What is the significance of the Rule 10b5-1 plan in Bruce Hansen’s Verisk (VRSK) sale?
The filing states Hansen’s 2,335-share sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted February 20, 2026. Such pre-arranged plans schedule trades in advance, suggesting the sale’s timing was pre-planned rather than based on near-term market developments.