SEC EDGARAUG 211 min read$TEM

LEFKOFSKY ERIC P sold $6.6M of TEM

LEFKOFSKY ERIC P (CEO and Chairman) sold 132,591 shares of Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) at $49.61 ($6.58M total) on 2026-08-18.

Original reporting

SEC EDGAR · LEFKOFSKY ERIC P

Published Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC

Analysis

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Added to alphai Aug 21, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.

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alphai market briefInsider activity

Primary signal

$TEM

Bearish

medium confidence

Mentioned

$TEM

Relevance

6/10

alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR

Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TEMBearishLow

Why it matters

The filing reveals a sizable reduction in the CEO's stake, which may influence investor perception and short‑term price action.

Market read

Insider sell of $6.6M is a primary disclosure that could affect TEM's stock price in the near term.

What to watch

Potential upcoming financing or personal tax planning not disclosed.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: filed 2026‑08‑20, effective 2026‑08‑18

Background

Form 4 filings are mandatory disclosures of insider transactions, providing transparent insight into insider sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$TEMBearishMedium confidence

Context

CEO Eric Lefkofsky sold 132,591 shares for $6.58M via a Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

Possible modest downside pressure over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Insider sales by a founder/CEO are closely watched; the $6.6M size is material for a mid‑cap biotech.

Market effects

Sector

May raise scrutiny on biotech insider activity, but limited sector impact.

Regional

US biotech market only; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low; relevance confined to Tempus AI shareholders.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine liquidity move, not a negative signal.

Key entities

Company
Tempus AI, Inc.
AI-driven healthcare data platform, ticker TEM.
Individual
Eric Lefkofsky
CEO, Chairman, and 10% owner of Tempus AI.

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