TDG TransDigm Group INC
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Executive Summary
Director Howley W Nicholas engaged in a series of transactions including a large derivative exercise and an open-market sale of shares, alongside a routine stock award. The total value of economic activity exceeds $750K, driven primarily by the derivative exercise and sale.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The open-market sale is modest relative to company size and likely related to tax or diversification planning following a large option exercise. Monitor for additional selling from insiders; no immediate red flag, but watch for pattern changes.
Key Facts
- Howley W Nicholas (Director) sold 202 shares in the open market for $243,494 on 2026-03-18
- Same insider exercised options for 20,264 shares (two tranches of 10,132) with a total cashless exercise value of $515,921 and a cost basis of $50.92 per share
- Received 113 shares via grant on 2026-03-20 valued at $137,257
- All transactions occurred within a 7-day window, totaling over $750K in economic value, but primarily consisting of non-cash derivative exercises
Financial Impact
$756,671 total transaction value over 7 days, including $243,494 in open-market sales and $515,921 from option exercises. Less than 0.0012% of $66.5B market cap.
Risk Factors
- Perception of insider profit-taking after a large option realization
- Potential for follow-on selling if other insiders exercise options
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CONTEXT: Insider Cluster Data (4 trades, 7d window) | cluster-TDG-1774296619545 |
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May 19, 2026
21d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $1,195.22 $1,261.56 | ▲ +5.55% | ▲ +3.75% | $1,206.28 (+0.93%) |
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May 5, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| $1,185.90 $1,188.34 | ▲ +0.21% | ▼ −1.78% | $1,206.28 (+1.72%) |
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Apr 17, 2026
7w ago
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8-K
| $1,268.73 $1,155.05 | ▼ −8.96% | ▼ −9.87% | $1,206.28 (−4.92%) |
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Apr 14, 2026
8w ago
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8-K
| $1,292.61 $1,200.10 | ▼ −7.16% | ▼ −8.55% | $1,206.28 (−6.68%) |
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Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
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8-K
| $1,166.42 $1,292.61 | ▲ +10.82% | ▲ +5.49% | $1,206.28 (+3.42%) |
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Mar 16, 2026
12w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $1,247.73 $1,148.39 | ▼ −7.96% | ▼ −5.92% | $1,206.28 (−3.32%) |
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Mar 16, 2026
12w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $1,247.73 $1,148.39 | ▼ −7.96% | ▼ −5.92% | $1,206.28 (−3.32%) |
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