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Targa Resources Corp. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 17, 2017)

Filed May 17, 2017For Securities:TRGP

Summary

Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) announced on May 17, 2017, that its CEO, Joe Bob Perkins, has entered into a pre-arranged trading program under Rule 10b5-1. This type of plan allows company insiders to sell shares at predetermined times or prices, mitigating concerns about trading on material non-public information. The adoption of this plan by the CEO suggests a potential future sale of company shares by him, though the exact timing and volume are not disclosed in this filing. While this filing primarily concerns the CEO's trading plan, it also indicates that other officers and directors of Targa Resources may adopt similar plans in the future. Investors should note that any actual transactions resulting from these plans will be reported separately on SEC filings. This disclosure is standard for public companies and is intended to provide transparency regarding insider trading activities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Targa Resources CEO, Joe Bob Perkins, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan on May 17, 2017.
  • 2Rule 10b5-1 plans allow insiders to prearrange stock sales, avoiding potential insider trading concerns.
  • 3This plan indicates the CEO may sell Targa Resources shares in the future.
  • 4The specific timing and volume of any share sales under the plan are not disclosed.
  • 5Other officers and directors may also adopt similar 10b5-1 plans going forward.
  • 6Actual trades under these plans will be reported on subsequent SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a written document that pre-establishes a plan for buying or selling a security. It allows company insiders, such as executives and directors, to trade company stock at a predetermined time or price, or based on a predetermined formula, ensuring that these trades are not made while in possession of material non-public information.

Not necessarily. The adoption of a 10b5-1 plan means the CEO has arranged a plan for potential future sales. The actual sale of shares depends on the specific terms of the plan, which are not disclosed in this filing. Sales will be reported on separate SEC filings when they occur.

Companies disclose when their officers and directors adopt Rule 10b5-1 plans as a matter of transparency. It assures investors that insider trading is being conducted in a compliant manner, especially when executives might have access to sensitive company information.

Generally, the adoption of a 10b5-1 plan is a routine and compliant way for insiders to diversify their holdings or plan for financial needs without raising insider trading concerns. Investors should monitor future filings for actual transactions to understand the extent of insider selling.