April 3, 2025 – In a recent development reported by tech news outlet MacRumors yesterday (April 2), Apple Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook, has reportedly realized profits exceeding $24 million from the sale of company shares.
According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cook sold 108,136 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 1, following their vesting. These shares originated from an RSU award granted in 2020, with one-third vesting in 2023 and the remainder scheduled to vest in 2024 and 2025.
The sold shares were transferred into Cook’s trust account. RSUs form a significant part of Apple’s executive compensation strategy, designed to retain management through long-term incentives. Since taking the helm as CEO in 2011, Cook has received numerous such awards.
In addition to Cook, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, and Senior Vice President of Legal and Global Security, Katherine Adams, have recently sold shares worth 7.95millionand8.66 million, respectively.
