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INTUIT INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 12, 2007)

Filed September 12, 2007For Securities:INTU

Summary

This 8-K filing from Intuit Inc. (INTU) on September 12, 2007, primarily discloses the adoption of stock trading plans by President and CEO Stephen M. Bennett. These plans are designed to allow Mr. Bennett to sell a significant number of Intuit shares, both those expected to vest in the near future and those issuable under a stock option that expires in March 2008. The objective is to diversify his holdings and manage potential tax obligations related to these equity awards. It's important for investors to note that these plans were established under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. This rule provides a safe harbor for executives, allowing them to pre-arrange stock sales when they are not in possession of material non-public information. The actual execution of these trades will be subject to market conditions, specifically the stock price needing to exceed the option exercise price for the option-related sales. All transactions will be publicly reported via Form 4 filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Stephen M. Bennett has adopted stock trading plans to sell approximately 290,000 shares that will vest in January 2008.
  • 2CEO Bennett also plans to sell approximately 340,000 shares that will vest in July/August 2008.
  • 3A separate plan allows for the exercise and sale of up to 1,600,000 shares under a stock option expiring in March 2008.
  • 4These sales are contingent on the Intuit stock price exceeding the option exercise price.
  • 5The trading plans were adopted under Rule 10b5-1, providing a framework for pre-arranged stock transactions by insiders.
  • 6These plans are intended to allow for diversification of holdings and management of tax liabilities.
  • 7All transactions conducted under these plans will be disclosed on Form 4 filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose is to allow CEO Stephen M. Bennett to pre-arrange the sale of a substantial number of Intuit shares, facilitating diversification of his personal holdings and managing potential tax obligations associated with upcoming equity vestings and stock options.

No, the actual number of shares sold may vary based on factors like tax withholding requirements. Furthermore, the exercise and sale of shares under the stock option plan are specifically contingent on the Intuit stock price exceeding the option's exercise price. The transactions will occur according to the pre-established plan, but market conditions can influence the execution.

Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 provides a 'safe harbor' for company insiders, like executives, to buy or sell company stock. It allows them to establish pre-arranged trading plans when they do not possess material, non-public information. This filing indicates that Mr. Bennett's plans were adopted under this rule, which helps protect him from potential insider trading accusations for these planned sales.

Intuit Inc. will publicly disclose all transactions made under these trading plans through Form 4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as required by law.