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MERCADOLIBRE INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 20, 2008)

Filed May 20, 2008For Securities:MELI

Summary

This 8-K filing from MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) on May 19, 2008, announces that Marcos Galperín, Chairman, President, CEO, and Secretary, has entered into a written stock selling plan. This plan, established under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, allows for the sale of up to 1,768,794 shares of the Company's common stock over a one-year period. The purpose of the plan is for Mr. Galperín's personal long-term investment strategy, portfolio diversification, and financial planning needs. Importantly, the plan was initiated while Mr. Galperín was not in possession of material non-public information. Even after the potential sale of all shares under the plan, Mr. Galperín is expected to retain approximately 4,000,000 shares, representing about 9.0% of the Company's outstanding common stock. All transactions under this plan will be publicly disclosed via Form 144 and Form 4 filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Marcos Galperín has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 stock selling plan.
  • 2The plan allows for the sale of up to 1,768,794 shares of common stock.
  • 3The selling plan has a one-year term.
  • 4Sales will occur on the open market at prevailing prices.
  • 5The plan is part of Mr. Galperín's personal financial and diversification strategy.
  • 6Mr. Galperín will retain approximately 9.0% of outstanding shares even if all planned shares are sold.
  • 7Transactions under the plan will be publicly reported on Form 144 and Form 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

CEO Marcos Galperín is selling stock through a pre-arranged plan (Rule 10b5-1) for personal reasons, including long-term investment strategy, portfolio diversification, and financial planning. This type of plan allows executives to sell shares over time without the appearance of insider trading, as it is established when they do not possess material non-public information.

The plan allows for the sale of a maximum of 1,768,794 shares of MercadoLibre common stock. The plan has a one-year term, and sales will occur on the open market at prevailing market prices.

Yes. Even if all shares under the plan are sold, Mr. Galperín is expected to retain approximately 4,000,000 shares, which would represent about 9.0% of the Company's outstanding common stock at that time. This indicates continued significant ownership and alignment with the company's performance.

All transactions made under this stock selling plan will be publicly disclosed by Mr. Galperín through filings of Form 144 and Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.