Arteris Director Trims a Stake He's Been Selling All Year
Key Points
20,000 shares were sold indirectly for a transaction value of approximately $601,000 at around $30.07 per share on May 5, 2026.
This sale represented 13.75% of Viana's aggregate position at the time of the transaction.
All shares sold were held via the Viana Family Trust; direct holdings remain unchanged at 20,840 shares, with 104,620 shares remaining indirectly.
Ongoing sales reflect a reduction in available capacity, with the current trade size consistent with the pattern of 20,000-share dispositions as holdings have declined.
Director Sells AIP 20,000 Shares for $601,000
Known for its semiconductor interconnect IP, this tech firm reported a sale by a board member amid ongoing reductions in executive holdings.
Antonio J Viana, Director of Arteris (NASDAQ:AIP), disclosed the sale of 20,000 shares for a transaction value of approximately $601,000 on May 5, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares sold (indirect) | 20,000 |
| Transaction value | $601,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (direct) | 20,840 |
| Post-transaction shares (indirect) | 104,620 |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($30.07); post-transaction value based on May 5, 2026 market close ($30.13).
Key questions
- How does this sale compare to Antonio J Viana's historical selling patterns?
Viana's recent sales consistently involved blocks of 20,000 shares, and this transaction matches the maximum trade size observed in prior filings, indicating a continuation of established execution size as his aggregate holdings diminished. - What is the ownership structure following this transaction?
After the sale, Viana maintains 20,840 shares via direct ownership and 104,620 shares through the Viana Family Trust, leaving him with a total of 125,460 shares across both categories. - What portion of Viana's holdings was affected, and does the transaction represent a material shift?
The sale represented 16.05% of his indirect holdings and 13.75% of his total position, marking a meaningful reduction but not a full disposition; ongoing sales have tracked declining capacity rather than a change in strategy. - Was the transaction part of a pre-arranged plan or discretionary?
The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 10, 2025, indicating the trade was scheduled in advance and not a discretionary or opportunistic transaction.
Company overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (as of market close May 5, 2026) | $30.07 |
| Market capitalization | $1.47 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $70.58 million |
| 1-year price change | N/A |
* 1-year price change calculated using May 5, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshot
- Offers semiconductor interconnect IP products including FlexNoC, Ncore, CodaCache, and deployment software solutions for SoC and NoC design.
- Generates revenue through licensing of intellectual property and software tools to enable efficient and scalable chip design.
- Serves customers across automotive, AI/machine learning, 5G/wireless, data centers, and consumer electronics markets globally.
Arteris is a leading provider of semiconductor interconnect intellectual property and deployment solutions, enabling efficient and scalable system-on-chip designs for a global customer base. The company's technology is embedded in critical applications across automotive, AI, and communications, supporting next-generation chip architectures. With a focus on innovation and silicon-proven IP, Arteris maintains a competitive edge in high-growth semiconductor markets.
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