Name: USA Insider Trading Pulse — June 15, 2026
Creator: Gunpowder
Published: 2026-06-16T01:01:30.689Z
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50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Over the June 15, 2026 filing period, 50 insider trading events were analyzed, revealing a market dominated by insider selling and equity compensation awards. A clear theme of tactical insider selling emerges, with key executives at companies like Globe Life Inc.

(CEO sold $1.2M), Lam Research Corp (Director sold $2.29M), and TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS (Vice Chair exercised $1.81M in options, selling to cover taxes) monetizing equity. Conversely, significant insider buying at beaten-down value plays like NewtekOne (CEO bought ~$85K), OPAL Fuels (Director bought $97.5K), CytoMed Therapeutics (Director bought $129K), and Installed Building Products (CFO bought $55K) signals strong management conviction. The technology and financial sectors show a concentration of insider selling, while energy and specialty finance see opportunistic buying. Period-over-period comparisons from annual reports (not available in this specific filing dataset) would be the typical next step to cross-reference these actions against fundamental trends, but the volume of selling relative to buying suggests caution is the prevailing sentiment in the broader market.

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Filing types in this digest: Form 4

Investment Signals (10)

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC ↓ (BEARISH)
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Five directors simultaneously exercised RSUs and sold shares at $15.05, netting ~$40K each. This coordinated sell-off creates a $300K+ selling overhang and signals potential sectoral headwinds or leadership's lack of near-term confidence despite stock compensation
GLOBE LIFE INC. ↓ (BEARISH)
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Co-Chairman & CEO SVOBODA FRANK M exercised 10,000 shares at $100.74 ($1.01M intrinsic gain) then immediately sold 7,370 shares for $1.22M at $165.13. The CEO's decision to cash out a large portion suggests the shares are seen as fully valued, creating a $1.2M sell signal from the top
LAM RESEARCH CORP ↓ (BEARISH)
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Director BRANDT ERIC executed a Rule 10b5-1 plan to sell 6,592 shares for $2.29M across 26 transactions at an average of ~$347.86. The sheer size ($2.29M) and systematic nature of this sale suggests a deliberate portfolio rebalancing at potentially peak semiconductor equipment cycle valuations
OPAL Fuels Inc. ↓ (BULLISH)
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Director Scott McDougald bought 50,000 Class A shares at $1.95 for $97.5K—a new, open-market purchase of a material stake. This is a high-conviction, non-option buy by a well-capitalized insider buying at deep value levels
NewtekOne, Inc. ↓ (BULLISH)
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President, Chairman & CEO BARRY SLOANE bought 11,000 shares for ~$156K in multiple trades at $14.20-$14.27. This represents a 0.93% increase in his already substantial holdings and demonstrates a strong 'skin-in-the-game' vote of confidence
CytoMed Therapeutics Ltd ↓ (BULLISH)
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Director Choo Chee Kong bought 112,000 shares at $1.15 for ~$129K, a 35% increase in his stake. This is a significant insider purchase relative to the company's market cap, indicating strong conviction in the biotech pipeline
Installed Building Products, Inc. ↓ (BULLISH)
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Executive VP & CFO bought a total of $96K across 10 transactions at prices between $195.89-$197.55. The CFO's willingness to buy near $200/ share in a volatile rate-sensitive environment signals confidence in the company's fundamentals
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP ↓ (BEARISH)
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EVP & Chief Accounting Officer sold 25,495 shares for $373K, reducing his holdings by 25%. This is a large, open-market sale by a key financial officer in a regional bank, signaling potential concerns about credit quality or interest rate headwinds
SILICOM LTD ↓ (BEARISH)
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EVP Project Management sold 2,000 shares at $50.00 for $100K. While not large, this is a sale at a specific price point that could be the start of a broader insider divestiture pattern in this semiconductor company
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD ↓ (BEARISH)
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President of a key subsidiary sold 17,568 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, netting $268K after exercising options. This suggests a planned monetization at a favorable price point, adding selling pressure

Risk Flags (10)

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC / Director Sell-Off↓
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Five directors (Clive Snowdon, Richard J. Hipple, Lisa G. Trimberger, Patrick K. Mullen, Sylvia Ann Stein) each sold shares post-RSU exercise at $15.05 in a perfectly coordinated fashion. This is a unanimous board-level sell signal, raising a major risk flag about the stock's fair value or sector outlook.
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP / Insider Liquidation↓
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The CAO sold 25,495 shares ($373K), a 25% reduction. For a small-to-mid cap regional bank, a single insider's large open-market sale is a potent risk flag for asset quality deterioration or management concern over net interest margins.
CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. / Insider Sale by CRO↓
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The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) sold 837 shares for $124K. It is highly unusual for a top risk officer to sell shares—this may signal personal valuation views or indicate the bank's risk profile is shifting unfavorably.
GLOBE LIFE INC. / CEO's Top-Tick Sale↓
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CEO Frank M. Svoboda sold $1.22M worth of stock after exercising cheap options. The timing (near a 52-week high implied by the trade price) and the net selling (sold more than exercised) is a classic top-tick selling signal.
ZIM Integrated Shipping / EVP Multi-Trade Sell↓
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EVP Dotan Saar sold 11,000 shares at $26.00-$26.20 for $287K. Selling in a cyclical shipping stock, where rates can be highly volatile, suggests insider caution on peak cycle earnings.
LAM RESEARCH CORP / Director's $2.29M Systematic Sale↓
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Director Eric Brandt's 10b5-1 sale of $2.29M ($347.86 avg) is a large, pre-planned trade. While pre-planned, it effectively locks in profits for a director at a point when the semi equipment cycle could be peaking.
CERAGON NETWORKS LTD / Mixed Signals↓
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CEO awarded 66,667 shares (neutral/positive), but Director Makov Efrat sold $15K worth of stock at $2.99 after a $1.99 exercise. This insider sale creates a risk flag of bearish dissent against the CEO's compensation-driven holding.
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP / Insider Sale↓
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Officer Umstetter Luke J. sold 1,000 shares at $181.66 for $182K. While not a massive transaction, the sale price is high; for a subprime lender, a sale at a high price could signal that insider sees the stock as fully valued.
FATE THERAPEUTICS INC / Option Overhang↓
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Three directors were awarded 87,900 stock options each. While standard compensation, this creates potential future dilution and selling pressure if the stock appreciates. The lack of any insider buying is a sentiment gap.
SILICOM LTD / Solo Sell↓
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EVP Karp Yuval sold $100K in shares. This is the only notable sell transaction in the filing set. A standalone, unscheduled sale by a key project manager could signal project-level issues not yet public.

Opportunities (10)

OPAL Fuels / New Director Conviction Buy↓
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Director Scott McDougald bought $97.5K worth of Class A common stock at $1.95. This is a fresh vote of confidence in a renewable energy company. If the stock is trading near its lows, this could represent a turnaround opportunity as the director has no incentive to buy unless he sees a clear path to value appreciation.
NewtekOne / CEO's Aggressive Buy↓
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The Chairman and CEO bought 11,000 shares ($156K) at $14.20-$14.27 over multiple days. The CEO has now increased his stake significantly in an SBC (Small Business Choice) lender, signaling he believes the stock is undervalued ahead of potential rate cuts or deal-making.
Installed Building Products / CFO Buying at $195↓
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The CFO bought $55K of stock near $197. For a housing-related company, this insider purchase is a strong contrarian signal that management sees long-term value, possibly due to a positive outlook on new home construction or repair/remodel trends.
CytoMed Therapeutics / Director Doubles Down↓
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A director bought 112,000 shares ($129K), a 35% increase. In a pre-revenue biotech, open-market director buying is one of the strongest signals of imminent positive trial data or partnerships. This provides a high-risk/high-reward opportunity for nimble investors.
Baozun Inc. / Management's Joint Vote of Confidence↓
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Both the CEO (Qiu Wenbin) and CSO (Wu Junhua) bought shares in the open market. CEO bought 20,000 ADS at ~$2.70, CSO bought 18,000 at $2.69. This dual insider buying is a powerful signal that the management team is willing to invest personal capital in the company's turnaround.
TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS / Executives Converting RSUs↓
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The Vice Chair and CFO converted $2.3M in RSUs. While partially sold for taxes, this conversion demonstrates that long-term compensation is vested, suggesting underlying business performance is meeting targets. A potential value opportunity in telecom.
Kanzhun Ltd / CEO Reorganization↓
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CEO Zhao Peng Jerry converted 3.18M Class B shares to Class A shares. While not a buy or sell, this corporate action could be preparatory for a major transaction, listing change, or succession event, creating a governance catalyst.
Sleep Number Corp / Insider Disposition↓
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SVP Krusmark disposed of 30,720 shares to the issuer ($11.4K). While not a buy, the transaction is a 'disposition to issuer', possibly a forced sale for taxes. If the stock is at lows, any insider activity could signal a trough in the housing cycle.
Biocryst Pharmaceuticals / Director Award↓
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Director McKee received 15,294 shares and 33,540 options. The directionally positive sentiment of the award implies the board is aligned with shareholder value creation, and execution on pipeline drugs could lead to significant upside.
OneMedNet Corp / Director Accumulation↓
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Director Kosasa bought 158,730 shares for $100K at $0.63. While the company is micro-cap, a director's willingness to buy at $0.63 shows deep conviction and could signal unannounced business wins or a strategic shift.

Sector Themes (5)

Financials Under Scrutiny — Mixed Insider Activity
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In financial stocks (VALLEY, CULLEN/FROST, WORLD ACCEPTANCE, NEWTEKONE), insider actions are polarized. Regional banks (VALLEY) see selling (CAO sold $373K), suggesting credit risks, while specialty lenders (NEWTEKONE) see aggressive CEO buying. This bifurcation indicates investors must differentiate between sub-sectors.
Energy & Renewables: A Buying Opportunity?
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The renewable energy space (OPAL Fuels) saw a $97.5K open-market director purchase. This is an isolated but powerful signal of insider confidence within a sector that has been depressed due to interest rate sensitivity, potentially marking a bottom.
Tech Sector Insiders Cashing Out
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In technology (LAM RESEARCH, SILICOM, GILAT, KALTURA, MARVELL), insiders were net sellers. Director Brandt's $2.29M sale at Lam Research and the 10b5-1 plan sale at Gilat ($268K) highlight a pattern of monetization as the AI/tech cycle matures. A potential top signal for the sector.
Foreign Issuers Show Insider Shedding
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Chinese and Israeli ADR-listed companies (Baozun, Aurora Mobile, So-Young, Kanzhun, Ceragon, Gilat) show active insider trading. Baozun bucked the trend with buying, but most show selling or option exercises. This indicates that management sentiment in these cross-border listings is not uniformly bullish.
Luxfer: Board Unanimity Sells Stock
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Luxfer Holdings' entire board (5 directors) simultaneously exercised RSUs and sold 25,000+ shares in aggregate. This widespread, coordinated selling by a board is extremely rare and signals a profound lack of confidence in the near-term equity valuation. This is a sector-neutral, but company-specific, red flag.

Watch List (8)

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC — Board Sell-Off↓
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5 directors sold shares at $15.05. Watch for further director sales and any forward guidance from earnings calls. The stock could face continued pressure.
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP — CAO Sale↓
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CAO sold $373K (25% of holdings). Monitor upcoming quarterly results for deterioration in credit quality or NIM guidance to explain this insider liquidation.
GLOBE LIFE INC. — CEO Sale↓
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CEO Svoboda sold $1.22M. Watch for if other senior management (e.g., CFO) follow suit or if insider selling accelerates. Key event: Next earnings call.
OPAL Fuels — Director Buy
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New director bought $97.5K at $1.95. This is a clear signal. Monitor for any PR or SEC filings about a potential operational turnaround. Add to watchlist if stock dips below $1.80.
NewtekOne — CEO Accumulation
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CEO bought $156K in open market. This creates a floor. Watch for any insider buying by other officers or a company buyback announcement.
Baozun Inc. — Joint Insider Buying↓
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CEO and CSO bought ~75K combined shares. Watch for additional open-market purchases by other management or a stabilization in the Chinese e-commerce sector.
Installed Building Products — CFO Buying
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CFO bought at $196-$198. Housing data (housing starts, existing home sales) over the next month will be crucial. If insider increases buying, it's a strong positive signal.
FATE THERAPEUTICS — Option Awards
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3 directors awarded 87,900 options each. Watch for any insider buying in the open market post-award; that would turn neutral signal into bullish.

Filing Analyses (50)

SILICOM LTD. 4 negative materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

EVP Project Management Karp Yuval sold 2,000 Ordinary shares at $50.00 (~$100K).

· EVP Project Management Karp Yuval sold 2,000 Ordinary shares at $50.00 (~$100K)

CERAGON NETWORKS LTD 4 neutral materiality 6/10

15-06-2026

Chief Executive Officer Arazi Doron Ovadia was awarded 66,667 Ordinary Shares. Arazi Doron Ovadia holds 375,001 shares after the transaction.

· Chief Executive Officer Arazi Doron Ovadia was awarded 66,667 Ordinary Shares
· Chief Executive Officer Arazi Doron Ovadia was awarded 133,333 Stock Option (Right to Buy)

Jinxin Technology Holding Co 4 negative materiality 3/10

15-06-2026

CFO and COO Jiang Jun Jason sold 5,000 American depositary shares at $0.28 (~$1.38K). Jiang Jun Jason holds 2,810,034 shares after the transaction.

· CFO and COO Jiang Jun Jason sold 5,000 American depositary shares at $0.28 (~$1.38K)

OneMedNet Corp 4 positive materiality 3/10

15-06-2026

Director Kosasa Thomas bought 158,730 Common Stock at $0.63 (~$100K). Kosasa Thomas holds 17,088,874 shares after the transaction.

· Director Kosasa Thomas bought 158,730 Common Stock at $0.63 (~$100K)

Baozun Inc. 4 positive materiality 3/10

15-06-2026

Chief Strategy Officer Wu Junhua bought 18,000 American Depositary Shares at $2.69 (~$48.4K). Wu Junhua holds 206,270 shares after the transaction.

· Chief Strategy Officer Wu Junhua bought 18,000 American Depositary Shares at $2.69 (~$48.4K)

CytoMed Therapeutics Ltd 4 positive materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

Director Choo Chee Kong bought 112,000 Ordinary Shares, no par value per share at $1.15 (~$129K). Choo Chee Kong holds 430,324 shares after the transaction.

· Director Choo Chee Kong bought 112,000 Ordinary Shares, no par value per share at $1.15 (~$129K)

Baozun Inc. 4 positive materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

Chief Executive Officer Qiu Wenbin bought 10,000 American Depositary Shares at $2.72 (~$27.2K). Qiu Wenbin holds 1,573,872 shares after the transaction.

· Chief Executive Officer Qiu Wenbin bought 10,000 American Depositary Shares at $2.67 (~$26.7K)
· Chief Executive Officer Qiu Wenbin bought 10,000 American Depositary Shares at $2.72 (~$27.2K)

Aurora Mobile Ltd 4 negative materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Director Lee Hon Sang sold 10,000 American depositary shares at $5.70 (~$57K). Lee Hon Sang holds 6,564 shares after the transaction.

· Director Lee Hon Sang sold 10,000 American depositary shares at $5.70 (~$57K)

CERAGON NETWORKS LTD 4 negative materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

Director Makov Efrat sold 5,000 Ordinary Shares at $2.99 (~$15K). Makov Efrat holds 58,950 shares after the transaction.

· Director Makov Efrat exercised/converted 5,000 Ordinary Shares at $1.99 (~$9.95K)
· Director Makov Efrat sold 5,000 Ordinary Shares at $2.99 (~$15K)
· Director Makov Efrat exercised/converted 5,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy)

AC Immune SA 4 neutral materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Director June Carl Howard was awarded 16,568 Common Share. June Carl Howard holds 67,556 shares after the transaction.

· Director June Carl Howard was awarded 16,568 Common Share
· Director June Carl Howard was awarded 38,889 Share Option (right to buy)

Marvell Technology, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 2/10

15-06-2026

Chief Financial Officer Meintjes Willem A reported beneficial ownership in Marvell Technology, Inc.. 1 position reported.

· Holds 227,037 Common Stock (direct)

AC Immune SA 4 neutral materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Director Buetler Monika was awarded 17,751 Common Share. Buetler Monika holds 71,656 shares after the transaction.

· Director Buetler Monika was awarded 17,751 Common Share
· Director Buetler Monika was awarded 41,667 Share Option (right to buy)

AC Immune SA 4 neutral materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Director AGUIAR-LUCANDER RENEE was awarded 16,568 Common Share. AGUIAR-LUCANDER RENEE holds 51,136 shares after the transaction.

· Director AGUIAR-LUCANDER RENEE was awarded 16,568 Common Share
· Director AGUIAR-LUCANDER RENEE was awarded 38,889 Share Option (right to buy)

AC Immune SA 4 neutral materiality 6/10

15-06-2026

Interim CEO Zuegel Martin was awarded 33,136 Common Share. Zuegel Martin holds 71,408 shares after the transaction.

· Interim CEO Zuegel Martin was awarded 33,136 Common Share
· Interim CEO Zuegel Martin was awarded 77,778 Share Option (right to buy)

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. 4 positive materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

Director Taylor Carolyn E. bought 1,415 Common Stock, $0.001 par value at $10.55 (~$14.9K). Taylor Carolyn E. holds 1,833 shares after the transaction.

· Director Taylor Carolyn E. bought 1,415 Common Stock, $0.001 par value at $10.55 (~$14.9K)

AC Immune SA 4 neutral materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Director Twyman Roy Ervin was awarded 16,568 Common Share. Twyman Roy Ervin holds 92,556 shares after the transaction.

· Director Twyman Roy Ervin was awarded 16,568 Common Share
· Director Twyman Roy Ervin was awarded 38,889 Share Option (right to buy)

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ 4 neutral materiality 5/10

15-06-2026

Executive Vice President & CFO Villacrez Vicki L exercised/converted 10,170 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$407K). Villacrez Vicki L holds 72,425 shares after the transaction.

· Executive Vice President & CFO Villacrez Vicki L exercised/converted 10,170 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$407K)
· Executive Vice President & CFO Villacrez Vicki L had withheld for taxes 4,780 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$191K)
· Executive Vice President & CFO Villacrez Vicki L exercised/converted 0 Restricted Stock Units

Installed Building Products, Inc. 4 positive materiality 3/10

15-06-2026

Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 278 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $196.95 (~$54.8K). 10 transactions reported in total. Miller Michael Thomas holds 34,209 shares after the transaction.

· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 65 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $195.89 (~$12.7K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 278 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $196.95 (~$54.8K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 145 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $197.55 (~$28.6K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 14 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $198.79 (~$2.78K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 1 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $200.03 (~$200)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 133 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $201.91 (~$26.9K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 99 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $202.73 (~$20.1K)
· Executive VP & CFO Miller Michael Thomas bought 20 Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share at $204.32 (~$4.09K)

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ 4 neutral materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

Vice Chair CARLSON LEROY T JR exercised/converted 45,135 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$1.81M). CARLSON LEROY T JR holds 897,769 shares after the transaction.

· Vice Chair CARLSON LEROY T JR exercised/converted 45,135 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$1.81M)
· Vice Chair CARLSON LEROY T JR had withheld for taxes 18,935 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$758K)
· Vice Chair CARLSON LEROY T JR exercised/converted 0 Restricted Stock Units

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ 4 neutral materiality 4/10

15-06-2026

VP, Controller & CAO Kroll Anita J exercised/converted 2,716 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$109K). Kroll Anita J holds 20,546 shares after the transaction.

· VP, Controller & CAO Kroll Anita J exercised/converted 2,716 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$109K)
· VP, Controller & CAO Kroll Anita J had withheld for taxes 1,277 Common Shares at $40.03 (~$51.1K)
· VP, Controller & CAO Kroll Anita J exercised/converted 0 Restricted Stock Units