Michael E. Hurlston, the president and CEO of Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE), disposed of 6,185 shares of common stock on August 19, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($827.60); post-transaction value based on the August 19 market close ($827.60).
Key questions
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What was the technical driver for this share disposition?
The disposition was a non-discretionary transfer executed to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units. -
What is the status of the insider’s remaining equity exposure?
Following this transaction, Hurlston retains direct ownership of 112,794 shares of common stock, which represents a 0.14% interest in the company. -
How has the security performed leading up to this vesting event?
As of the August 19 transaction date, the stock had delivered a one-year total return of 602%. -
Does the executive hold other forms of equity compensation?
Beyond the reported common stock position, the President and CEO also holds derivative securities in the form of unvested equity awards that contribute to his total beneficial ownership.
Company Overview
Company Snapshot
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Lumentum manufactures optical and photonic products through two principal business segments: Optical Communications (OpComms), which supplies components, modules, and subsystems for transmitting video, audio, and data across networks, and Commercial Lasers, which serves industrial and commercial applications.
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The company generates revenue through the design, development, and sale of specialized optical and photonic components and systems to telecommunications infrastructure providers, data center operators, and industrial customers globally.
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Lumentum’s primary customers include major telecommunications equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, and data center operators across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. is a global leader in optical and photonic product manufacturing with a market capitalization of $68.4 billion and approximately 10,562 employees. The company leverages advanced photonic technology to address critical infrastructure demands in telecommunications and industrial markets, positioning itself at the intersection of 5G deployment, data center expansion, and industrial automation. Lumentum’s competitive advantage derives from its specialized expertise in optical component design and manufacturing, enabling it to serve as a critical supplier to the world’s largest telecommunications and technology infrastructure providers.
