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INTUIT INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 15, 2008)

Filed September 15, 2008For Securities:INTU

Summary

This 8-K filing from Intuit Inc. (INTU) on September 15, 2008, primarily discloses the adoption of stock trading plans by President and CEO, Brad D. Smith. These plans, established in September 2008 and effective until October 2009, are designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, allowing for the exercise and sale of up to 200,000 shares under stock options and approximately 6,475 additional shares. The adoption of these plans indicates a pre-arranged strategy for Mr. Smith to potentially monetize a portion of his equity holdings. Investors should note that these plans were established when Mr. Smith was not in possession of material non-public information. All transactions executed under these plans will be publicly reported via Form 4 filings, ensuring transparency regarding the CEO's stock activities.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Brad D. Smith adopted stock trading plans in September 2008.
  • 2Plans allow for the exercise and sale of up to 200,000 shares from stock options.
  • 3Additional plan covers the sale of approximately 6,475 shares.
  • 4Trading plans are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Plans are designed for pre-arranged stock transactions, mitigating insider trading concerns.
  • 6Transactions are subject to reaching certain limit prices and will occur before October 2009.
  • 7All trades will be disclosed through Form 4 filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of these Rule 10b5-1 trading plans is to allow CEO Brad D. Smith to exercise stock options and sell company shares in a pre-arranged manner. This strategy is designed to facilitate the orderly disposition of shares over time, while complying with securities regulations that prevent trading based on material non-public information.

The plans cover the exercise and sale of up to 200,000 shares of Intuit common stock issuable under options, and an additional approximately 6,475 shares of common stock.

The plans were adopted in September 2008 and are set to be in effect until October 2009. Transactions under the plans will occur periodically, subject to certain conditions like reaching specified limit prices.

All transactions executed under these Rule 10b5-1 trading plans will be publicly disclosed through Form 4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as required by law. This ensures transparency for investors regarding the CEO's stock trading activities.