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Schleimer Andrew M sold $1.9M of TKO

Schleimer Andrew M (Chief Financial Officer) sold 9,942 shares of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) at $194.39 ($1.93M total) on 2026-08-18 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Schleimer Andrew M
Published Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$TKO
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$TKO
Relevance
5/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TKOBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale adds a negative data point for TKO, potentially prompting short‑term traders to consider downside exposure.

02

Market read

Insider sales are closely watched; this $1.9M CFO sale may influence short‑term price action.

03

What to watch

The CFO may be diversifying holdings; the remaining stake remains sizable, limiting upside risk.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑08‑18

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a 10b5‑1 plan indicates pre‑arranged sales.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TKOBearishMedium confidence
Context

CFO Andrew Schleimer sold 9,942 shares for $1.93M via a 10b5-1 plan on 2026-08-18, reducing his stake to 38,051 shares.

Expected impact

Potential modest downside of 1‑2% in the next trading session.

Evidence & confidence

A $1.9M sale by a senior officer is material for a mid‑cap stock and often precedes price weakness.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal; the sale is company‑specific and does not affect the broader food‑service sector.

Regional

None; the filing is U.S.‑focused.

Global

Low; only relevant to investors tracking TKO.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine liquidity event under a pre‑arranged plan, not a bearish signal.

Key entities

  • person
    Andrew M. Schleimer

    Chief Financial Officer of TKO Group Holdings

  • company
    TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

    Publicly traded restaurant operator (NYSE: TKO)

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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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