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Transphorm director McFarland sells shares worth over $19k

Published 05/25/2024, 04:20 AM
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Transphorm, Inc. (NASDAQ:TGAN) Director Katharina G. McFarland has sold 3,996 shares of the company's common stock, according to a recent SEC filing. The transaction, which took place on May 22, 2024, resulted in a total sale value of $19,548. The shares were sold at a weighted average price ranging from $4.89 to $4.90.

The sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which McFarland had adopted on August 17, 2023. Rule 10b5-1 plans allow company insiders to sell shares at predetermined times to avoid accusations of trading on nonpublic information.

Following the sale, McFarland still owns a substantial number of Transphorm shares, with a post-transaction amount totaling 81,323 shares directly held. The recent transaction reflects a part of the ongoing trading activities of the company's directors and does not necessarily indicate a change in the company's fundamentals or future outlook.

Transphorm, based in Goleta, California, specializes in the manufacturing of semiconductor and related devices. The company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TGAN. Investors and stakeholders often monitor insider transactions as they can provide insights into the executives' perspectives on the company's value and future performance.

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