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CUMMINS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 31, 2017)

Filed May 31, 2017For Securities:CMI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Cummins Inc. (CMI) on May 31, 2017, details a pre-arranged stock trading plan established by Jill E. Cook, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. The plan allows for the sale of up to 7,000 shares of Company Common Stock over a period of up to one year, commencing sixty days after its adoption, with all sales being publicly disclosed. This type of plan, known as a 10b5-1 Plan, is designed to comply with insider trading regulations, ensuring that sales occur when the executive does not possess material non-public information. Importantly, even with the potential sale of all shares under this plan, Ms. Cook would still beneficially own approximately 11,666 shares and remain in compliance with the Company's stock ownership guidelines, suggesting continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Jill E. Cook, VP and Chief Human Resources Officer, has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • 2The plan permits the sale of a maximum of 7,000 shares of Cummins Common Stock.
  • 3Sales under the plan will commence sixty days after adoption and continue until May 25, 2018, or until all 7,000 shares are sold.
  • 4The 10b5-1 plan is structured to comply with insider trading policies and SEC regulations.
  • 5Sales will only occur when the executive is not in possession of material, non-public information.
  • 6Ms. Cook will continue to meet the Company's stock ownership guidelines even after the maximum sale of shares.
  • 7All sales conducted under this plan will be publicly disclosed via SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 10b5-1 Plan is a written document that an employee adopts when they do not possess material non-public information about their company. It provides an affirmative defense against accusations of insider trading by setting up a predetermined plan for buying or selling a stock. The plan can specify the number of shares, the price at which to sell, and the dates on which sales can occur.

Not necessarily. The adoption of a 10b5-1 plan is specifically designed to allow executives to sell shares without implying they have inside information or foresee a downturn. The plan is pre-arranged and Ms. Cook will still hold a significant number of shares, remaining compliant with ownership guidelines. This suggests her personal financial planning is being conducted in a compliant manner, rather than indicating a lack of confidence in the company.

The maximum number of shares that can be sold under this plan is 7,000.

Sales can commence sixty days after the adoption of the plan (May 25, 2017) and will continue until May 25, 2018, or until all 7,000 shares have been sold, whichever occurs first. Sales will be conducted at specified market prices.