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Rubio Samuel R sold $1.6M of TDW (indirect holdings)

Rubio Samuel R (EVP, CFO & CAO) sold 17,705 indirectly-held shares of TIDEWATER INC (TDW) at $91.56 ($1.62M total) on 2026-08-12.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Rubio Samuel R
Published Aug 14, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Traders may briefly reassess sentiment around management confidence, but the disclosure does not include guidance changes, legal/regulatory actions, or business developments.

02

Market read

A CFO open-market sale (indirect holdings) is disclosed, but without additional fundamental catalysts, it is unlikely to drive sustained repricing.

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What to watch

The article notes the sale was not under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, which can increase interpretive sensitivity, but it still lacks context on total holdings, tax events, or future plans.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filed 2026-08-14, transaction dated 2026-08-12

Background

This is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Tidewater Inc (TDW) by its EVP, CFO & CAO.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

TDW disclosed an insider Form 4 sale by its CFO, Rubio Samuel R, of 17,705 shares at $91.56 on 2026-08-12.

Expected impact

Likely limited near-term impact; any effect would be sentiment-driven rather than earnings or guidance-related.

Evidence & confidence

Form 4 insider sales are common and the article provides no new operational, financial, or regulatory development beyond the transaction details.

Market effects

No sector-level implications; this is company-specific insider transaction disclosure.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

The sale may reflect diversification or scheduled liquidity needs rather than negative expectations, especially given the lack of any accompanying negative company news in the filing.

Key entities

  • Tidewater Inc

    Company subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • Rubio Samuel R

    EVP, CFO & CAO who sold 17,705 shares indirectly at $91.56 on 2026-08-12.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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