Verisk (VRSK) director Hansen exercises options and sells 2,336 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Verisk Analytics director Bruce Edward Hansen executed an options-related share sale under a pre-arranged plan. On June 1, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 2,336 shares of Verisk common stock at an exercise price of $80.93 per share and sold 2,336 common shares in open-market transactions at an average price of $174.99 per share.
These transactions were carried out pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Mr. Hansen entered into on February 20, 2026, indicating they were pre-scheduled rather than discretionary. Following the transactions, he directly holds 15,868 shares of Verisk common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,336 shares ($408,777)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Hansen Bruce Edward
Role
null
Sold
2,336 shs ($409K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 2,336 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,336 | $80.93 | $189K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,336 | $174.99 | $409K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 18,204 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- 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: 2,336 shares
Sale price: $174.99 per share
Shares acquired via exercise: 2,336 shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
2,336 shares
Common Stock sold in open market on June 1, 2026 at $174.99
Sale price
$174.99 per share
Average price for 2,336 Verisk common shares sold June 1, 2026
Shares acquired via exercise
2,336 shares
Common Stock acquired through option exercise on June 1, 2026
Option exercise price
$80.93 per share
Exercise price of stock option converted into common shares
Shares held after transactions
15,868 shares
Direct Verisk common stock holdings following June 1, 2026 trades
Option expiration date
July 1, 2026
Expiration of stock option originally granted under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
Net share change from trades
-2,336 shares
Net of 2,336 shares sold versus 2,336 shares exercised
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, Stock Option, 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, open-market sale, +1 more
5 terms
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.
Stock Option financial
"security_title: Stock Option, transaction_code: M, derivative exercise/conversion"
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.
2013 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale, transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
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, transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Verisk (VRSK) director Bruce Hansen report?
Bruce Edward Hansen reported exercising stock options for 2,336 Verisk common shares and selling 2,336 common shares on June 1, 2026. The filing shows a combined exercise-and-sale pattern tied to previously granted equity compensation.
What Verisk (VRSK) equity award did Bruce Hansen exercise in this filing?
He exercised a stock option covering 2,336 shares of Verisk common stock that was granted under the company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. After exercise, the filing shows zero remaining shares under this particular option, indicating it was fully exercised.