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Ellison cancels Oracle stock sale plan

12 sourcesUpdated 13 Sept 2026, 3:39 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Oracle said Ellison will not proceed with a plan to sell up to 50 million shares.

No shares were sold under the arrangement, the company said.

Oracle said Ellison has no other plans to sell his stock.

The cancelled plan was valued at about $7.5 billion.

Why it mattersThe cancellation affects Oracle share supply and shows how timing and market conditions can reshape major insider sales.
More context

Some coverage noted market rules, investor concerns, and Oracle's stock performance around the disclosure.

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that Ellison cancelled the stock-sale plan and that no shares were sold under it.

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No reason was provided for the cancellation in the available reports, and the story could change if Oracle or Ellison gives further explanation.

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Neutral coverage says Oracle confirmed Ellison cancelled a trading plan to sell up to 50 million shares valued at about $7.5 billion. The reports state that no shares were sold and that Ellison has no other planned sales. They also note that Oracle did not give a specific reason for ending the plan. Some accounts mention related context such as trading-rule differences, capital spending, debt, or stock weakness, but without tying those factors to a stated motive.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, Livemint, Storyboard18, The Business Standard, TradingView
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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell $7.5 billion of Oracle stock after Europe has a problem with 'his timi

Quick source take

The Times of India reports that Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has cancelled his plan to sell up to 50 million shares of company stock, valued at roughly 7.5 billion dollars. Oracle confirmed that no shares were sold under the arrangement. The publication notes that the timing drew attention due to differences between American Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and European market-abuse rules, which restrict executive trades prior to financial results.

Livemint Neutral framing Reported

Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell $7.5 billion worth of Oracle stock

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Livemint reports that Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison will not proceed with selling 50 million shares of company stock, valued at 7.5 billion dollars. The company stated that no shares were sold and that Ellison has no other plans to sell his stock. The article highlights Oracle's heavy debt load, upcoming fundraising plans, and rising restructuring costs associated with job cuts amidst volatile stock performance.

Storyboard18 Neutral framing Reported

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell 50 million shares worth $7.5 billion

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Storyboard18 reports that Oracle co-founder and executive chairman Larry Ellison has withdrawn a trading arrangement allowing him to sell up to 50 million shares valued at approximately 7.5 billion dollars. Oracle confirmed the cancellation and stated no shares had changed hands. The article notes that Oracle did not provide a reason for the termination, which follows investor concerns regarding heavy capital spending and a declining stock price.

The Business Standard Neutral framing Reported

Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell Oracle stock worth up to $7.5 billion

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Oracle announced that co-founder and executive chairman Larry Ellison has cancelled his plan to sell up to 50 million shares valued at approximately $7.5 billion. According to the company, no stock was sold under the plan and Ellison has no other sales planned, though no specific reason for the cancellation was provided. The report notes that Oracle shares have fallen significantly this year amid investor concerns regarding capital expenditure and cash flow, despite recent quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street estimates.

TradingView Neutral framing Reported

Larry Ellison cancels $7.5B Oracle share sale plan

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Oracle reported that Executive Chairman Larry Ellison has cancelled a trading plan to sell up to 50 million shares of common stock, representing about $7.5 billion in value. The company stated that no shares were sold and that Ellison has no other plans to sell his stockholdings. The 10b5-1 trading plan was originally adopted on June 22, 2026, and was scheduled to run until October 24, 2026, following its disclosure in a recent regulatory filing just after quarterly results beat analysts expectations.