Top 10 Insider Sales: Aug, 29, 2012

Contextuall analysts have collected the latest insider sales data from the SEC website, and the results are posted here.

Investors like to track the activity of insiders, especially when you consider that these executives know more about their company’s outlook than the rest of us. And if they’re turning bearish on a stock, it’s worth a closer look.

Here we’ve listed the largest insider sales reported to the SEC on 8/29/2012:

1. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB): Total value of insider selling reported at $342,111
Company description: Develops and delivers products and technologies for the entertainment industry worldwide.

Insiders Involved:
Dolby Ray (10% Owner)
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2. Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALXA): Total value of insider selling reported at $206,820
Company description: Focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of novel proprietary products for the acute treatment of central nervous system conditions.

Insiders Involved:

James Cassella (EVP, R&D and CSO)
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Braxton Thomas King (Pres & CEO)
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Darl Moreland (SVP, Quality)
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Mark Oki (SVP, CFO and Sec)
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Michael Simms (SVP, Operations & Manuf)
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3. Rogers Corporation (ROG): Total value of insider selling reported at $133,250
Company description: Rogers Corporation manufactures and supplies a range of specialty materials and components worldwide.

Insiders Involved:

Robert Soffer (VP & Corporate Secretary)
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Luc Eenaeme Van (Vice President Europe)
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4. The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM): Total value of insider selling reported at $127,500
Company description: Engages in the manufacture and marketing of branded food products in the United States and internationally.

Insiders Involved:

Mark Belgya (CFO)
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John Denman (Vice President)
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5. Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR): Total value of insider selling reported at $106,890
Description: Designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductors

Insiders Involved:

Meera Rao (CFO)
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Maurice Sciammas (Sr. V.P.of Sales and Marketing)
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6. Plexus Corp. (PLXS): Total value of insider selling reported at $101,287
Company description: Provides contract electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers and other technology companies

Insiders Involved:

Dean Foate (President and CEO)
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7. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (WHG): Total value of insider selling reported at $100,850

Insiders Involved:

Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al (10% Owner)
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8. Trimble Navigation Limited (TRMB): Total value of insider selling reported at $95,209
Company description: Provides positioning products worldwide.

Insiders Involved:

James Kirkland (Vice President)
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9. California Water Service Group (CWT): Total value of insider selling reported at $93,051
Company description: Provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii.

Insiders Involved:

Calvin Breed (Controller, Retired)
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10. UGI Corp. (UGI): Total value of insider selling reported at $91,514
Company description: Distributes and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally.

Insiders Involved:

Ernest Jones (Director)
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