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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 18, 2010)

Filed February 18, 2010For Securities:MU

Summary

Micron Technology Inc. (MU) filed an 8-K report on February 18, 2010, disclosing that two key individuals, Board member Mercedes Johnson and Officer Ronald C. Foster, have adopted prearranged trading plans under Rule 10b5-1. These plans allow for the systematic sale of company stock over a 12-month period, subject to specific terms and conditions, and are designed to avoid potential insider trading concerns.

Key Highlights

  • 1Board member Mercedes Johnson has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • 2Officer Ronald C. Foster has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • 3Ms. Johnson's plan allows for the sale of up to 40,000 shares over 12 months.
  • 4Mr. Foster's plan allows for the sale of up to 60,000 shares over 12 months.
  • 5These plans are prearranged and designed to comply with SEC Rule 10b5-1.
  • 6The filings indicate a planned, systematic divestment of shares by these individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a prearranged plan adopted by corporate insiders (like officers and directors) to buy or sell company stock. It allows them to sell shares at a predetermined time or based on predetermined criteria, which helps them avoid accusations of trading on non-public information.

These plans indicate that insiders intend to sell shares over time. While the sales are planned and often for diversification or liquidity purposes, a significant number of planned sales could be interpreted by some investors as a signal of reduced confidence in the company's short-term prospects, although it does not necessarily reflect negative future performance.

No, the adoption of a Rule 10b5-1 plan is specifically designed to allow insiders to sell shares without it being interpreted as trading on material non-public information. The plans are adopted when the insider does *not* possess such information.

Collectively, up to 100,000 shares of Micron Technology Inc. stock may be sold by Mercedes Johnson (up to 40,000) and Ronald C. Foster (up to 60,000) over a 12-month period, according to their respective plans.