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CUMMINS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 7, 2018)

Filed November 7, 2018For Securities:CMI

Summary

Cummins Inc. (CMI) filed an 8-K on November 6, 2018, to disclose a pre-arranged stock trading plan established by Richard J. Freeland, President and Chief Operating Officer. The plan allows for the sale of up to 4,500 shares of common stock at a limit price of $150. Sales are scheduled to commence 60 days after the plan's adoption and will continue until all shares are sold or September 1, 2019, whichever occurs first. This disclosure is important for investors as it provides transparency regarding insider stock transactions. The plan is structured to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act, ensuring that sales occur when the executive is not in possession of material, non-public information. It's noted that even if all shares are sold, Mr. Freeland will retain significant beneficial ownership, remaining well above the company's stock ownership guidelines.

Key Highlights

  • 1COO Richard J. Freeland adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan (Rule 10b5-1) on November 5, 2018.
  • 2The plan permits the sale of a maximum of 4,500 shares of CMI common stock.
  • 3Sales are subject to a limit price of $150 per share.
  • 4Sales can commence 60 days after the plan's adoption, with an end date of September 1, 2019, or upon sale of all shares.
  • 5The plan is designed to comply with insider trading policies and securities regulations, ensuring sales occur when the executive lacks material non-public information.
  • 6Even if all 4,500 shares are sold, Mr. Freeland will beneficially own approximately 95,689 shares, remaining compliant with company stock ownership guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is required by the SEC to provide transparency to investors about significant insider transactions. A Rule 10b5-1 plan allows executives to sell shares in a pre-determined manner, demonstrating that such sales are not based on current material non-public information.

Not necessarily. The plan was established under Rule 10b5-1, which is designed to facilitate stock sales by insiders without relying on market timing or inside information. Furthermore, Mr. Freeland will continue to own a substantial number of shares after the potential sale, remaining well above the company's stock ownership guidelines, suggesting his long-term commitment to the company.

The plan allows for the sale of up to 4,500 shares at a limit price of $150 per share. Therefore, the maximum potential value of the sale would be 4,500 shares * $150/share = $675,000.

Sales under the plan can begin approximately 60 days after the plan was adopted (November 5, 2018) and will continue until September 1, 2019, or until all 4,500 shares have been sold, whichever comes first. Actual sale dates will depend on market conditions and the specified limit price.