Advanced Energy CFO Sells Shares
The transaction was executed under a prearranged trading plan and included a tax-related share withholding.
June 25, 2025
Advanced Energy Executive Reports Stock Transactions Tied to Equity Plan
On June 20, 2025, Paul R. Oldham, EVP and CFO of Advanced Energy Industries, took action on a set of equity awards—exercising options, covering tax obligations, and selling shares—under a prearranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
The move started with Oldham exercising options to acquire 6,042 shares of Advanced Energy stock at $85.97 per share. These options were originally granted in March 2023 and are set to expire in 2033. The transaction was straightforward: execute the options, take delivery of the shares.
To manage the tax impact and the exercise cost, Oldham used a standard method: share withholding. The company withheld 4,869 shares at a market value of $131.29 per share. This allowed the CFO to settle tax and exercise obligations without needing to front cash or conduct a separate transfer.
On the same day, Oldham sold 1,173 shares on the open market—again at $131.29 per share. These transactions were part of the same trading plan, which had been adopted on November 27, 2024, and structured to meet the SEC’s Rule 10b5-1(c) requirements. These plans are designed to provide a compliant pathway for insiders to transact in company stock, even while in possession of material nonpublic information.
After the dust settled, Oldham held 31,006 shares directly—comprising both restricted stock units (3,153 unvested) and common stock (27,853 shares).
The equity activity was methodical and within plan, reflecting how Advanced Energy insiders manage their awards and obligations. There’s no indication that the transactions were prompted by broader company developments. Instead, they’re part of a disciplined approach to personal equity planning, carried out under the rules that govern insider trading.
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