Skyworks Solutions Exec Awarded Equity Package Valued at ~$1.3M
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Filing Summary
Skyworks Solutions Exec Awarded Equity Package
Company: SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. (SWKS) Form: 4 | Filed: 2025-11-13 Significance: Low
Insider: TERRY ROBERT JOHN Title: SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Relationship: Officer
Transaction: • Type: Grant/Award & Tax Withholding • Shares: +17,429 RSUs, +1,996 Stock, -1,014 Stock (for taxes) • Price: $0.00 (Grant), $68.85 (Tax Sale) • Value: ~$1.34M (Notional value of grants) • Owned After: 24,769 shares (Direct) + 3,277 (401k)
Key Insight: The General Counsel received a routine executive compensation package, including an RSU grant and a stock bonus. A portion of shares was automatically sold to cover tax liabilities, which is a non-discretionary event.
Market Context: The total shares granted represent less than 0.02% of shares outstanding for the $10.27B company, indicating a negligible dilution impact.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. (SWKS)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: An officer received a routine, multi-part executive compensation package consisting of a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant, a stock award, and an associated tax-related share withholding. The transactions are not indicative of a change in insider sentiment.
- Market Impact: Negligible. The total value and share count are immaterial relative to Skyworks' market capitalization and shares outstanding.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. |
| Ticker Symbol | SWKS |
| CIK | 0000004127 |
| Industry | Semiconductors & Related Devices |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | TERRY ROBERT JOHN |
| CIK | 0001689676 |
| Title/Position | SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary |
| Relationship | Officer |
Transaction Details
This filing reports three related transactions that are part of an executive compensation plan.
| Transaction | Code | Security Type | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSU Grant | A | Restricted Stock Units | 17,429 | $0.00 | $0 |
| Stock Award | A | Common Stock | 1,996 | $0.00 | $0 |
| Tax Withholding | F | Common Stock | -1,014 | $68.85 | -$69,813.90 |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
The most significant aspect is the total equity grant (RSUs + Stock Award).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Shares Granted | 19,425 (17,429 RSUs + 1,996 Stock) |
| Notional Value of Grant* | ~$1,337,529 |
| % of Market Cap | 0.013% |
| % of Shares Outstanding | 0.013% |
| Post-Transaction Ownership | 28,046 shares (0.019% of outstanding) |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Notional value calculated using the grant shares (19,425) and the tax withholding price ($68.85) as a proxy for market price.
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: With a market capitalization of $10.27 billion, the ~$1.34 million notional value of the grant is immaterial, representing just 0.013% of the company's value.
- Ownership Concentration: The insider's total direct and indirect holding of 28,046 shares constitutes a very small fraction (0.019%) of the total shares outstanding, indicating low ownership concentration from this individual.
- Dilution Impact: The 19,425 shares to be issued upon vesting represent a potential dilution of 0.013%, which is insignificant for existing shareholders.
- Transaction Significance: The transactions are well below the thresholds for significance. They are standard procedure for executive compensation and do not signal any new insider perspective on the company's future.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: These are routine, non-discretionary compensation-related transactions. The grant aligns the executive's interests with shareholders, while the tax sale is an automatic event, not a discretionary sale based on market outlook.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: Negligible. The transactions are not open-market and will not directly impact trading volume.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral. The filing is informational and aligns with standard corporate governance practices for executive pay.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- RSU Vesting: The 17,429 Restricted Stock Units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on November 11, 2026.
- Tax Withholding: The disposition of 1,014 shares was not an open-market sale but a mandatory withholding to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of stock, a common and non-indicative event.
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