President Sells $25.7M in Open Market Shares Following Option Exercise
CLS has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $58.05.
Summary
Celestica's President, Cooper Todd C, disposed of shares worth $47.9 million, including a $25.7 million open market sale, after exercising options and covering tax obligations.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · CLS
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President Disposes of Shares
President Cooper Todd C reported the disposition of shares totaling $47.9 million.
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Significant Open Market Sale
This included a discretionary open market sale of $25.7 million.
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Tax Withholding
An additional $22.2 million in shares were withheld for tax obligations related to option exercises and RSU vesting.
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Follows Strong Earnings
These transactions occurred shortly after Celestica Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on January 28, 2026.
Analysis · CLS · Manufacturing
Celestica's President, Cooper Todd C, reported a significant disposition of shares totaling $47.9 million. This includes a $25.7 million open market sale, which represents a discretionary reduction in direct holdings by a key executive. The remaining $22.2 million in shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the exercise of options and vesting of restricted share units. While a portion of the disposition is routine, the substantial open market sale by the President could be viewed as a negative signal, especially following the company's strong fourth-quarter earnings reported just days prior on January 28, 2026.
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At the time of this filing, CLS was trading at $295.83 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $34.2B. The 52-week trading range was $58.05 to $363.40. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.