Itron (ITRI) SVP Patrick Justin K sells 206 shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ITRON, INC. senior vice president Patrick Justin K reported an automatic sale of common stock tied to equity compensation. On the transaction date, 206 shares were sold at an average price of $79.5976 per share to cover tax withholding obligations from the vesting of a restricted stock unit award. After this tax-related sale, he directly holds 32,925 shares of Itron common stock, indicating the transaction is small relative to his remaining stake and primarily mechanical rather than a discretionary portfolio change.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 206 shares ($16,397)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Patrick Justin K
Role
SVP, Device Solutions
Sold
206 shs ($16K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 206 | $79.5976 | $16K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 32,925 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 206 shares
Sale price: $79.5976 per share
Shares held after: 32,925 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
206 shares
Common stock sold on 2026-05-20
Sale price
$79.5976 per share
Average sale price for common stock
Shares held after
32,925 shares
Direct ownership after transaction
Net shares sold
206 shares
Net selling activity in this filing
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligations, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"vesting of a restricted stock unit award"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligations financial
"sold to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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 insider transaction did Itron (ITRI) report for Patrick Justin K?
Itron reported that SVP Patrick Justin K sold 206 common shares. The shares were automatically sold to satisfy tax withholding obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting, rather than a discretionary open-market portfolio decision.
Was the Itron (ITRI) insider sale a discretionary trade or for tax withholding?
The sale was for tax withholding. The filing explains that the 206 shares were automatically sold to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of a restricted stock unit award, rather than a discretionary decision to reduce holdings.
What role does Patrick Justin K hold at Itron (ITRI) in this Form 4?
Patrick Justin K is identified as an officer of Itron, serving as Senior Vice President, Device Solutions. The reported transaction reflects activity in his equity compensation rather than a change in his corporate position or responsibilities.