Form 4: Advanced Energy Industries COO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Eduardo Bernal Acebedo, EVP and COO of Advanced Energy Industries Inc, sold 24,771 shares of common stock on August 18, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 6,042 Common Stock at $85.97 ($519,431) on August 18, 2026; holds 47,880 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 406 Common Stock at $309.73 ($125,750) on August 18, 2026; holds 47,474 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 568 Common Stock at $310.75 ($176,506) on August 18, 2026; holds 46,906 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,951 Common Stock at $311.80 ($920,122) on August 18, 2026; holds 43,955 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 3,998 Common Stock at $312.65 ($1,249,975) on August 18, 2026; holds 39,957 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 5,062 Common Stock at $313.82 ($1,588,557) on August 18, 2026; holds 34,895 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 3,103 Common Stock at $314.92 ($977,197) on August 18, 2026; holds 31,792 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,180 Common Stock at $315.66 ($688,139) on August 18, 2026; holds 29,612 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,280 Common Stock at $316.92 ($405,658) on August 18, 2026; holds 28,332 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 480 Common Stock at $318.62 ($152,938) on August 18, 2026; holds 27,852 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,403 Common Stock at $319.41 ($448,132) on August 18, 2026; holds 26,449 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 720 Common Stock at $320.81 ($230,983) on August 18, 2026; holds 25,729 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 416 Common Stock at $322.14 ($134,010) on August 18, 2026; holds 25,313 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 425 Common Stock at $323.28 ($137,394) on August 18, 2026; holds 24,888 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 335 Common Stock at $324.44 ($108,687) on August 18, 2026; holds 24,553 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 407 Common Stock at $327.82 ($133,423) on August 18, 2026; holds 24,146 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 280 Common Stock at $328.74 ($92,047) on August 18, 2026; holds 23,866 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 120 Common Stock at $330.45 ($39,654) on August 18, 2026; holds 23,746 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 637 Common Stock at $322.64 ($205,522) on August 18, 2026; holds 23,109 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 6,042 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) on August 18, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $7,814,693 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Eduardo Bernal Acebedo — Officer (EVP and COO)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 6,042 | $86 | $519.4K | 47,880 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 406 | $310 | $125.8K | 47,474 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 568 | $311 | $176.5K | 46,906 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 2,951 | $312 | $920.1K | 43,955 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 3,998 | $313 | $1.2M | 39,957 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 5,062 | $314 | $1.6M | 34,895 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 3,103 | $315 | $977.2K | 31,792 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 2,180 | $316 | $688.1K | 29,612 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 1,280 | $317 | $405.7K | 28,332 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 480 | $319 | $152.9K | 27,852 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 1,403 | $319 | $448.1K | 26,449 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 720 | $321 | $231.0K | 25,729 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 416 | $322 | $134.0K | 25,313 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 425 | $323 | $137.4K | 24,888 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 335 | $324 | $108.7K | 24,553 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 407 | $328 | $133.4K | 24,146 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 280 | $329 | $92.0K | 23,866 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 120 | $330 | $39.7K | 23,746 |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 637 | $323 | $205.5K | 23,109 |
| 2026-08-18 | Option exercise/conversion | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 6,042 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Option exercise/conversion (6,042 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (406 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (568 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (2,951 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (3,998 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (5,062 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (3,103 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (2,180 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (1,280 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (480 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (1,403 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (720 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (416 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (425 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (335 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (407 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (280 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (120 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Open-market sale (637 shares) |
| 2026-08-18 | Option exercise/conversion (6,042 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, AEIS, ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC, bearish, Eduardo Bernal Acebedo
Disclaimer:The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, recommendation, or endorsement of any kind. It may contain errors or omissions. You should not rely on this information to make financial decisions. Always seek the advice of a qualified financial professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Use of this information is at your own risk.