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CUMMINS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 10, 2011)

Filed February 10, 2011For Securities:CMI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Cummins Inc. (CMI) on February 10, 2011, primarily reports on the adoption of a pre-arranged stock trading plan (the "Solso 10b5-1 Plan") by Theodore M. Solso, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The plan allows Mr. Solso to sell a maximum of 150,000 shares of the company's common stock. This plan was established in compliance with insider trading policies and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ensuring sales occur at a time when the executive is not in possession of material, non-public information. The sales under the Solso 10b5-1 Plan are scheduled to begin sixty days after adoption and will continue until all 150,000 shares are sold or by February 4, 2012. Even if all shares are sold, Mr. Solso would retain approximately 296,719 shares and would remain compliant with the company's stock ownership guidelines. All transactions executed under this plan will be publicly disclosed through SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Theodore M. Solso adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) on February 4, 2011.
  • 2The plan allows for the sale of up to 150,000 shares of Cummins Inc. common stock.
  • 3Sales are permitted at specified market prices and will commence sixty days after adoption.
  • 4The plan is designed to comply with insider trading policies and Rule 10b5-1.
  • 5The plan has a duration of up to February 4, 2012, or until all shares are sold.
  • 6Mr. Solso will retain approximately 296,719 shares if the maximum number of shares are sold, remaining compliant with stock ownership guidelines.
  • 7All sales will be publicly disclosed through SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose that Theodore M. Solso, the CEO and Chairman of Cummins Inc., has adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) to sell a portion of his company stock.

A 10b5-1 plan allows executives to sell company stock at a predetermined time and price, or according to a pre-set formula, even when they might not be in possession of material non-public information. This helps prevent accusations of insider trading and provides a structured way for executives to diversify their holdings or meet financial needs.

The CEO can sell a maximum of 150,000 shares. The sales can commence sixty days after the plan's adoption (February 4, 2011) and will continue until all 150,000 shares are sold or by February 4, 2012, whichever comes first.

Yes, if all 150,000 shares are sold, Mr. Solso would still beneficially own approximately 296,719 shares. This planned sale ensures he remains compliant with Cummins' stock ownership guidelines.