Kenneth N Berns
CIK 1238210 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: Aug. 3, 2005 · Latest: Aug. 3, 2005
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Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 75,000 | $18.90 | $1,417,500 | 686,732 Direct | -9.85% | Disposed | -34.6% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 25, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 12,000 | $17.89 | $214,680 | 34,000 Indirect | -26.09% | Disposed | -30.9% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 25, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 75,000 | $17.89 | $1,341,750 | 761,732 Direct | -8.96% | Disposed | -30.9% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 3, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 12,000 | $16.89 | $202,680 | 46,000 Indirect | -20.69% | Disposed | -26.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 3, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 75,000 | $16.95 | $1,271,250 | 836,732 Direct | -8.23% | Disposed | -27.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 2, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 12,000 | $16.43 | $197,160 | 58,000 Indirect | -17.14% | Disposed | -24.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 2, 2022 | PTEN | S 10b5-1 | 150,000 | $16.10 | $2,415,000 | 911,732 Direct | -14.13% | Disposed | -23.2% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| March 23, 2022 | PTEN | S | 58,860 | $15.37 | $904,678 | 971,772 Direct | -5.71% | Disposed | -19.6% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| March 21, 2022 | PTEN | S | 70,000 | $15.27 | $1,068,900 | 70,000 Indirect | -50.00% | Disposed | -19.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| March 21, 2022 | PTEN | S | 61,140 | $15.28 | $934,219 | 1,030,632 Direct | -5.60% | Disposed | -19.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| June 12, 2014 | PTEN | S | 49,000 | $33.75 | $1,653,750 | 267,241 Direct | -15.49% | Disposed | -63.4% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| June 11, 2014 | PTEN | S | 6,000 | $33.19 | $199,140 | 316,241 Direct | -1.86% | Disposed | -62.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| June 10, 2014 | PTEN | S | 30,000 | $33.50 | $1,005,000 | 322,241 Direct | -8.52% | Disposed | -63.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 6, 2008 | PTEN | S | 143,600 | $30.73 | $4,412,828 | 128,500 Direct | -52.77% | Disposed | -59.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
Showing latest 100 of 161 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | PTEN | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (20,033) | — | — | 20,033 | Disposed |
| April 30, 2026 | PTEN | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (32,000) | — | — | 32,000 | Acquired |
| April 22, 2022 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (160,000) | $16.20 | April 23, 2022 | 160,000 | Disposed |
| April 26, 2019 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (175,000) | $13.17 | April 27, 2019 | 175,000 | Disposed |
| April 26, 2016 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (189,100) | $18.54 | April 25, 2026 | 189,100 | Acquired |
| April 21, 2015 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (154,200) | $20.33 | April 20, 2025 | 154,200 | Acquired |
| April 25, 2014 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (60,000) | $19.14 | April 27, 2014 | 60,000 | Disposed |
| April 22, 2014 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (78,500) | $33.10 | April 21, 2024 | 78,500 | Acquired |
| April 22, 2013 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (115,000) | $22.88 | April 21, 2023 | 115,000 | Acquired |
| March 29, 2013 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (190,000) | $16.22 | April 29, 2013 | 190,000 | Disposed |
| April 24, 2012 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (160,000) | $16.20 | April 23, 2022 | 160,000 | Acquired |
| April 26, 2011 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (69,000) | $31.20 | April 25, 2021 | 69,000 | Acquired |
| April 27, 2010 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (177,500) | $14.83 | April 26, 2020 | 177,500 | Acquired |
| April 28, 2009 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (175,000) | $13.17 | April 27, 2019 | 175,000 | Acquired |
| May 6, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (83,600) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 83,600 | Disposed |
| May 6, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (50,000) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 50,000 | Disposed |
| April 25, 2008 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (119,000) | $29.31 | April 24, 2018 | 119,000 | Acquired |
| April 23, 2007 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (150,000) | $24.17 | April 22, 2017 | 150,000 | Acquired |
| Aug. 1, 2006 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (125,000) | $28.16 | July 31, 2016 | 125,000 | Acquired |
| Aug. 3, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (84,500) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 84,500 | Disposed |
| Aug. 2, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (83,200) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 83,200 | Disposed |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (76,800) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 76,800 | Disposed |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (25,000) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| April 27, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (75,000) | $24.63 | April 26, 2015 | 75,000 | Acquired |
| March 9, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (69,600) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 69,600 | Disposed |
| March 8, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (2,300) | $13.20 | July 17, 2012 | 2,300 | Disposed |
| March 8, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (51,400) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 51,400 | Disposed |
| March 1, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (1,600) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 1,600 | Disposed |
| Feb. 28, 2005 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (22,000) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 22,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 23, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (20,600) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 20,600 | Disposed |
| Nov. 19, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (79,400) | $7.92 | July 19, 2011 | 79,400 | Disposed |
| Nov. 19, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (58,200) | $2.45 | April 25, 2009 | 58,200 | Disposed |
| Nov. 3, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (6,300) | $2.45 | April 25, 2009 | 6,300 | Disposed |
| Nov. 1, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (15,500) | $2.45 | April 25, 2009 | 15,500 | Disposed |
| April 28, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (30,000) | $38.28 | April 27, 2011 | 30,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 10, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (26,520) | $4.91 | April 25, 2009 | 26,520 | Disposed |
| Feb. 9, 2004 | PTEN | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock (33,480) | $4.91 | April 25, 2009 | 33,480 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,000 | — | — | — | $822,130 | — | — | $3,161,688 |
| 2024 | $590,000 | $300,000 | — | — | $629,000 | — | — | $3,372,888 |
| 2023 | $450,000 | — | — | — | $603,058 | — | — | $3,029,951 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.