Ford Russell Wayne 4
4 · StandardAero, Inc. · Filed Mar 6, 2026
Research Summary
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StandardAero (SARO) CEO Russell Wayne Ford Sells 40,000 Shares
What Happened
Russell Wayne Ford, CEO of StandardAero, sold 40,000 shares of SARO on March 4, 2026. The sales were executed in multiple open‑market transactions at prices ranging from $30.00 to $30.20, for a weighted‑average price of $30.09 and total proceeds of approximately $1,203,456. The transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Ford on August 18, 2025. Sales are disposals (not purchases) and are often routine; this filing alone does not indicate company performance or insider sentiment.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-03-04
- Transaction type: Sale (open‑market/private sale per Form 4)
- Shares sold: 40,000
- Weighted‑average price: $30.09; price range: $30.00–$30.20
- Total gross proceeds: ~$1,203,456
- Plan/footnote: Sold under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan adopted Aug 18, 2025; weighted‑average price reported (per‑trade breakdown available on request)
- Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing excerpt
- Filing timeliness: Form 4 filed Mar 6, 2026 (appears timely)
Context
Insider sales executed under pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plans are commonly used for scheduled liquidity and do not necessarily reflect a change in the insider’s view of the company. For retail investors, purchases by insiders tend to be more directly informative about confidence; routine sales are less conclusive.
Insider Transaction Report
- Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F2]2026-03-04$30.09/sh−40,000$1,203,456→ 606,955 total(indirect: By LLC)
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]The sales reported herein were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 18, 2025.
- [F2]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $30.00 to $30.20, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.