What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Vice President Tracy A. Embree has adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) for exercising stock options and selling a portion of the acquired shares. This is a standard disclosure to ensure transparency regarding insider stock transactions.

How many shares will be sold by Ms. Embree under this plan?

Under the plan, Ms. Embree will sell a maximum of 206 shares of common stock. These shares will be sold contemporaneously with the exercise of her stock options.

Does this plan indicate a negative outlook for Cummins Inc.?

No, a 10b5-1 plan is a pre-arranged trading strategy that allows insiders to buy or sell company stock at a time when they do not possess material non-public information. The adoption of such a plan does not necessarily indicate a negative outlook; it is often used by executives for diversification or to meet financial planning needs in a structured and compliant manner.

Will Ms. Embree still hold a significant number of shares after these transactions?

Yes, Ms. Embree plans to hold 1,184 shares acquired through the option exercise, in addition to her existing holdings. The filing states that after exercising all 1,390 options and selling 206 shares, she would own approximately 4,886 shares of common stock, and the transactions will not reduce her ownership below the company's stock ownership guidelines.

CMI 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Cummins Inc. (CMI) filed an 8-K on December 3, 2018, reporting the adoption of a pre-arranged stock trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) by Vice President Tracy A. Embree. This plan allows Ms. Embree to exercise stock options for up to 1,390 shares of common stock and sell a portion of those acquired shares over a period of up to one year, or until options are fully exercised. The plan is designed to comply with insider trading regulations and the company's stock ownership guidelines. Specifically, the plan permits the exercise of options and the sale of 206 shares contemporaneously with exercise, while retaining 1,184 shares. This structured approach ensures that transactions occur during periods when Ms. Embree is not in possession of material non-public information. The company commits to public disclosure of all sales under this plan, providing transparency to investors.

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1Vice President Tracy A. Embree adopted a 10b5-1 stock trading plan.
2The plan allows for the exercise of options to purchase up to 1,390 shares of CMI common stock.
3A maximum of 206 shares acquired through option exercise will be sold.
4The remaining 1,184 shares acquired will be held by Ms. Embree.
5Transactions under the plan are subject to a specified market price and will occur over a period of up to one year (until November 29, 2019).
6The plan is pre-arranged and designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 and company insider trading policies.
7Ms. Embree's stock ownership will remain compliant with company guidelines after these transactions.

CUMMINS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 4, 2018)

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