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  "id": 3006250,
  "title": "Lumentum's CEO Parted With 6,185 Shares in August. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lumentums-ceo-parted-with-6-185-shares-in-august-heres-what-long-term-3006250",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/08/24/lumentum-s-ceo-parted-with-6-185-shares-in-august-here-s-what-long-term-investors-should-know/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "account": "In August, Lumentum Holdings Inc. CEO Michael E. Hurlston sold 6,185 shares of the company's common stock. The transaction was disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing, with the weighted average sale price being $827.60. The post-transaction value, based on the market close on August 19, was also $827.60. Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic product manufacturing, boasts a market capitalization of $68.4 billion and employs around 10,562 people. The company utilizes advanced photonic technology to meet the growing demands of telecommunications and industrial markets, placing it at the intersection of 5G deployment, data center expansion, and industrial automation. Lumentum's competitive edge stems from its specialized knowledge in optical component design and manufacturing, making it a vital supplier to the world's largest telecommunications and technology infrastructure providers. Long-term investors should consider this transaction as one of many factors when evaluating the company's strategic direction and financial performance.",
  "summary": "This was a non-discretionary sale tied to restricted stock unit vesting and tax withholding.",
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        "title": "A Lumentum VP Just Parted With $10 Million in Stock. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know",
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