The FINANCIAL — CINCINNATI. Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today announced that one of its executive officers has adopted a prearranged stock trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
According to company report, rule 10b5-1 allows plans to be established that permit corporate executives to prearrange sales of company securities at a time when they are not aware of any material non-public information. Such plans typically involve a plan to sell shares over a set period of time. These pre-arranged planned trades will be executed at a specified later date, as set forth in the plan, without further action or oversight by the executive officer. A plan can provide for sales of stock on a particular date or at a particular price or a combination of both of these factors, along with others. The rules allow corporate executives to diversify their investment portfolios and avoid concerns about initializing stock transactions while possibly in possession of material non-public information.
Manuel Rodriguez, senior vice president, government and international affairs, and corporate responsibility officer, has adopted a plan under Rule 10b5-1 which is in accordance with company's stock ownership guidelines and provides for the sale of portions of his holdings over time, as part of his financial planning for the benefit of his family. Shares sold pursuant to the plan will be disclosed publicly through Form 144 filings and Form 4 filings as required by the SEC.
With annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products — from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company's products and services are designed to win the hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy fresh foods.
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