[Form 4] GLOBE LIFE INC. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GLOBE LIFE INC. EVP & Chief Talent Officer Rebecca E. Zorn exercised stock options and sold shares in a linked set of transactions. She exercised 8,800 Employee Stock Options at an exercise price of $98.32 per share, receiving an equal number of Globe Life common shares.
On the same date, she sold a total of 8,800 common shares in open‑market transactions at prices ranging from about $135.23 to $137.88 per share, including blocks at $135.6593, $136.7147, and $137.4038. After these transactions, she directly held 17,797.0997 Globe Life common shares. Footnotes state detailed price breakdowns are available upon request.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 8,800 shares ($1,202,189)
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
Zorn Rebecca E
Role
EVP & Chief Talent Officer
Sold
8,800 shs ($1.20M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 8,800 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 8,800 | $98.32 | $865K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,126 | $135.6593 | $288K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,724 | $136.7147 | $646K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,950 | $137.4038 | $268K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 16,200 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 26,597.1 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, N/A)
Footnotes (1)
- Reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer. Sales at prices ranging from $135.225 per share to $136.135 per share. Sales at prices ranging from $136.24 per share to $137.19 per share. Sales at prices ranging from $137.22 per share to $137.875 per share.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 8,800 options
Exercise price: $98.32 per share
Shares sold total: 8,800 shares
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7 metrics
Options exercised
8,800 options
Employee Stock Option exercise into common stock
Exercise price
$98.32 per share
Exercise or conversion price for 8,800 options
Shares sold total
8,800 shares
Net open‑market sales reported in Form 4
Sale block 1
2,126 shares at $135.6593
Open‑market sale of common stock
Sale block 2
4,724 shares at $136.7147
Open‑market sale of common stock
Sale block 3
1,950 shares at $137.4038
Open‑market sale of common stock
Shares held after
17,797.0997 shares
Direct Globe Life common stock ownership post‑transaction
Key Terms
Employee Stock Option, derivative security, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
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" for 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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): JSON header"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Globe Life (GL) executive Rebecca E. Zorn do in this Form 4?
Rebecca E. Zorn exercised 8,800 employee stock options at $98.32 per share and received 8,800 Globe Life common shares. She then sold 8,800 shares in open‑market trades at prices between about $135.23 and $137.88, leaving 17,797.0997 shares directly owned.
How many Globe Life (GL) options did Rebecca E. Zorn exercise?
She exercised 8,800 Employee Stock Options with an exercise price of $98.32 per share. These options converted into 8,800 Globe Life common shares as part of a derivative exercise, a common way executives turn option grants into actual stock.
Was this Globe Life (GL) Form 4 mainly a sale or an exercise for Rebecca E. Zorn?
It combined both an option exercise and sales. She exercised 8,800 options to acquire 8,800 shares, then sold 8,800 shares in open‑market transactions. Overall, the pattern is an exercise‑and‑sell sequence, with 17,797.0997 shares still held afterward.