The officer's intent to sell, combined with three recent sales totaling 10,700 shares in the past three months, signals a pattern of insider monetization. Monitor for any subsequent Form 4 filings to confirm execution, and watch for any material changes in the company's operational outlook that might explain the selling.
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Executive Summary
John C. Ivascu, an officer of Forum Energy Technologies, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 4,300 shares of common stock, with an approximate market value of $387,623.66. The shares were acquired through restricted stock vesting in 2021 and 2023. The filing also notes three additional recent sales by Mr. Ivascu in August and October 2026 totaling 10,700 shares, suggesting a pattern of insider selling.
Key Facts
- John C. Ivascu, an officer of Forum Energy Technologies, filed Form 144 to sell 4,300 shares of common stock.
- The proposed sale has an approximate market value of $387,623.66.
- The shares were acquired via restricted stock vesting on 08/12/2021 (2,845 shares) and 08/12/2023 (1,455 shares).
- The filing also discloses three prior sales by Mr. Ivascu in 2026: 5,000 shares on 08/03/2026, 5,000 shares on 08/11/2026, and 700 shares on 10/26/2026.
- The proposed sale is to be executed through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE.
- The company has a market cap of $1.0B and a consensus of 3 Hold, 4 Sell, 1 Strong Sell ratings.
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of 4,300 shares valued at ~$387,624, representing approximately 0.04% of the company's $1.0B market cap.
Risk Factors
- Insider selling may signal lack of confidence in near-term prospects, though the amounts are small relative to market cap.
- The company has a predominantly negative analyst consensus (4 Sell, 1 Strong Sell), which may already reflect bearish sentiment.
- No specific reason for the sale is provided beyond the restricted stock vesting; it could be for personal liquidity or diversification.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001959173-26-007513 |
| Document: 0001959173-26-007513-index.html | 0001959173-26-007513 |
| Document: 0001959173-26-007513.txt | 0001959173-26-007513 |
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Oct 29, 2026 3d ago | 8-K | $90.48 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $84.94 (−6.12%) |
Oct 27, 2026 5d ago | 144 | $90.91 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $84.94 (−6.57%) |
Oct 26, 2026 6d ago | 144 | $89.95 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $84.94 (−5.57%) |
Aug 21, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $76.05 $80.95 | ▼ −6.44% | ▼ −5.15% | $84.94 (−11.69%) |
Aug 17, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $82.51 $82.18 | ▼ −0.40% | ▲ +0.59% | $84.94 (+2.95%) |
Aug 14, 2026 11w ago | 144 | $85.36 $80.69 | ▼ −5.47% | ▼ −3.48% | $84.94 (−0.49%) |
Aug 12, 2026 11w ago | Insider Cluster | $82.42 $83.02 | ▲ +0.73% | ▲ +2.48% | $84.94 (+3.06%) |
Aug 11, 2026 11w ago | Insider Cluster | $82.86 $80.96 | ▼ −2.29% | ▼ −0.40% | $84.94 (+2.51%) |
Aug 11, 2026 11w ago | 144 | $83.07 $80.22 | ▲ +3.43% | ▲ +2.37% | $84.94 (−2.25%) |
Jun 9, 2026 20w ago | 144 | $52.18 $47.48 | ▼ −9.01% | ▼ −10.45% | $84.94 (+62.78%) |
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