WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) COO sells 30,000 shares in 10b5-1 planned trade
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WisdomTree, Inc. President and COO Jarrett R. Lilien reported an open-market sale of 30,000 shares of Common Stock at $18.99 per share on May 20, 2026, executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
After this sale, he directly holds 1,110,245 shares, including restricted stock awards scheduled to vest in tranches on January 25, 2027, January 25, 2028, and January 25, 2029, and his sales remain subject to the company’s equity ownership requirements.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 30,000 shares ($569,700)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Lilien R Jarrett
Role
President and COO
Sold
30,000 shs ($570K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 30,000 | $18.99 | $570K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,110,245 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established by the reporting person on November 24, 2025. Accordingly, the reporting person had no discretion with regard to the timing of the transaction. All sales by the reporting person are subject to the Issuer's equity ownership requirements. Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 114,570 shares on January 25, 2027, (ii) 59,724 shares on January 25, 2028 and (iii) 23,785 shares on January 25, 2029.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 30,000 shares
Sale price: $18.99 per share
Shares held after sale: 1,110,245 shares
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Shares sold
30,000 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock on May 20, 2026
Sale price
$18.99 per share
Price for the 30,000-share open-market sale
Shares held after sale
1,110,245 shares
Direct ownership following the May 20, 2026 transaction
Restricted stock vesting 2027
114,570 shares
Restricted stock awards vesting on January 25, 2027
Restricted stock vesting 2028
59,724 shares
Restricted stock awards vesting on January 25, 2028
Restricted stock vesting 2029
23,785 shares
Restricted stock awards vesting on January 25, 2029
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock awards, equity ownership requirements, open-market sale
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established 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.
restricted stock awards financial
"Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 114,570 shares on January 25, 2027"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
equity ownership requirements financial
"All sales by the reporting person are subject to the Issuer's equity ownership requirements"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did WisdomTree (WT) report for Jarrett R. Lilien?
WisdomTree President and COO Jarrett R. Lilien reported selling 30,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $18.99 per share on May 20, 2026. This transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What is the vesting schedule for Jarrett R. Lilien’s WisdomTree (WT) restricted stock?
His holdings include restricted stock awards vesting as to 114,570 shares on January 25, 2027, 59,724 shares on January 25, 2028, and 23,785 shares on January 25, 2029. These future-vesting tranches are part of his reported post-transaction share balance.
Are Jarrett R. Lilien’s WisdomTree (WT) stock sales subject to ownership requirements?
Yes. All of Jarrett R. Lilien’s sales are subject to WisdomTree’s equity ownership requirements. This means his ability to sell shares must remain consistent with company policies on minimum executive share ownership levels, as referenced directly in the transaction footnote.