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CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc

Insider Sale by Wall John M (SVP, CFO)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Wall John M, serving as SVP, CFO at Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS), sold 21,500 shares at $309.45 per share, for a total transaction value of $6,653,175.00. Following this transaction, Wall John M now holds 86,875 shares of CDNS.

This sale represents a 20.00% decrease in Wall John M's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, April 20, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

Cadence Design Systems Inc operates in the TECHNOLOGY sector, specifically within the SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Wall John M

Wall John M

SVP, CFO

John M. Wall is a Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), a position he has held since October 2017.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JOHN-WALL-A15MNQ/)[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CDNS/people/john-wall)[[3]](https://www.clay.com/dossier/cadence-design-systems-executives) Aged 54, Wall joined Cadence in 1997 and progressed through key finance roles, including Corporate VP & Corporate Controller and Director General at Cadence Design Systems SAS.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JOHN-WALL-A15MNQ/)[[3]](https://www.clay.com/dossier/cadence-design-systems-executives) Under his leadership, Cadence achieved revenue growth from $3.562 billion in 2022 to $4.641 billion in 2024, a five-year total shareholder return (TSR) of 327%, and key financial milestones such as a $2.5 billion bond issuance at a 4.44% blended coupon and days sales outstanding (DSOs) under 50 days.[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CDNS/people/john-wall) Wall holds a National Certificate in Business Studies (NCBS) from the Institute of Technology, Tralee (now Munster Technological University), and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualified through BPP.[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CDNS/people/john-wall)[[3]](https://www.clay.com/dossier/cadence-design-systems-executives) He has recently engaged in insider trading, including selling 4,224 shares on December 18, 2024, for approximately $1.3 million under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, retaining about 29,248 shares.[[4]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/cadence-design-systems-cfo-john-wall-sells-13-million-in-stock-93CH-3780726) His 2024 total compensation was $6,254,651.[[7]](https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/john-m-wall-executive-member-of-cadence-design-systems-inc)

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Trade Price

$309.45

Quantity

21,500

Total Value

$6,653,175.00

Shares Owned

86,875

Trade Date

Thursday, April 16, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, April 20, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - APPLICATION

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