BURNS M MICHELE 4
4 · Circle Internet Group, Inc. · Filed May 5, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
Circle (CRCL) Director Michele Burns Sells 11,666 Shares
What Happened
Director Michele Burns sold a total of 11,666 Circle (CRCL) shares in two open‑market transactions. On May 4, 2026 she disposed of 1,666 shares for a weighted average price of $107.61 (proceeds ~$179,278). On May 5, 2026 she disposed of 10,000 shares for a weighted average price of $120.15 (proceeds ~$1,201,500). Combined proceeds from the sales were roughly $1,380,778. The May 4 sale was made pursuant to a 10b5‑1 trading plan.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: May 4, 2026 (1,666 shares at WAP $107.61; prices ranged $107.40–$107.81) and May 5, 2026 (10,000 shares at WAP $120.15; prices ranged $120.00–$120.34).
- Gross proceeds: ~ $179,278 (May 4) and ~ $1,201,500 (May 5); total ~ $1,380,778.
- Shares owned after the transactions: not specified in the filing.
- Footnotes: May 4 sale reported as executed under a 10b5‑1 trading plan; both sales were executed in multiple trades (price ranges and weighted averages disclosed).
- Filing date: Form 4 filed May 5, 2026 reporting the May 4–5 transactions.
Context
These were outright sales (S), which are generally routine insider liquidity rather than a direct signal about company fundamentals. The presence of a 10b5‑1 plan for the May 4 transaction indicates at least some of the activity was pre‑planned.
Insider Transaction Report
- Sale
Class A Common Stock
[F1][F2]2026-05-04$107.61/sh−1,666$179,278→ 340,206 total - Sale
Class A Common Stock
[F1][F3]2026-05-05$120.15/sh−10,000$1,201,500→ 330,206 total
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]The reported sale was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan.
- [F2]These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $107.40 to $107.81, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $107.61. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.
- [F3]These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $120.00 to $120.34, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $120.15. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.