MKS Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) EVP sells 2,500 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MKS Inc executive Henry David Philip reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of Common Stock at $330.50 per share. After the transaction, he directly holds 16,341.368 shares. The sale was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 24, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,500 shares ($826,250)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Henry David Philip
Role
EVP, Global Str Mktg & GM, MSD
Sold
2,500 shs ($826K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,500 | $330.50 | $826K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 16,341.368 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,500 shares
Sale price per share: $330.50 per share
Shares held after transaction: 16,341.368 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
2,500 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock
Sale price per share
$330.50 per share
Price for the 2,500 shares sold
Shares held after transaction
16,341.368 shares
Direct ownership following the sale
Trading plan adoption date
February 24, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 plan used for the sale
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market sale, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
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Common Stock financial
"reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of Common Stock at $330.50 per share"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market sale financial
"reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of 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.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sale was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 24, 2026"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did MKS Inc (MKSI) report for Henry David Philip?
MKS Inc reported that executive Henry David Philip sold 2,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $330.50 per share, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report.
Was the MKS Inc (MKSI) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 footnote explains the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Henry David Philip on February 24, 2026, indicating the transaction was pre-arranged.
What type of transaction did MKS Inc (MKSI) report in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports a non-derivative open-market sale of Common Stock by executive Henry David Philip. He sold 2,500 shares at $330.50 per share and continues to hold 16,341.368 shares directly afterward.