Key Points
The transaction involved 8,874 shares sold at $13.69 per share, totaling ~$121,000 on August 13, 2026.
This disposition represented 28% of the insider's direct equity holdings in the company.
The insider maintains direct ownership of 22,458 shares following the sale and also holds derivative securities.
Sarah Mears Kim, a member of the Board of Directors at Corsair Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRSR), sold 8,874 shares of common stock on August 13, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares sold | 8,874 |
| Transaction value | ~$121,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 22,458 |
| Post-transaction value | $302,060.10 |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($13.69); post-transaction value based on August 13, 2026 market close ($13.45).
Key questions
- What was the magnitude of the insider's position reduction?
Sarah Mears Kim reduced her direct ownership by 28% in this transaction, while maintaining a 0.0210% equity stake in the $1.4 billion market cap gaming peripherals company. - How did the execution price compare to current market levels?
The sale was executed at $13.69 per share, a 2% premium to the August 13, 2026 market close of $13.45, occurring in a period when the company reported $1.5 billion in trailing-twelve-month revenue. - What is the status of the insider's remaining equity incentives?
The Director continues to hold 22,458 shares directly and remains a participant in the company's equity incentive structure through restricted stock units (RSUs) that are scheduled to vest in June 2027.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-13) | $13.45 |
| Market Capitalization | $1.4 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.5 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $35.1 million |
Company Snapshot
- Corsair Gaming develops, promotes, and globally distributes high-performance gaming hardware and software products, including mechanical keyboards, precision gaming mice, immersive headsets, and gaming controllers for the gaming and live-streaming communities.
- The company generates revenue through the design and sale of specialized gaming peripherals and accessories, leveraging its brand recognition and product innovation to capture market share in the competitive gaming hardware sector.
- Corsair's primary customers consist of professional esports competitors, content creators, and gaming enthusiasts across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions, with distribution through both direct and channel partners.
Corsair Gaming is a leading global supplier of high-performance gaming hardware with a market cap of $1.4 billion. The company maintains a diversified product portfolio spanning input devices, audio equipment, and gaming peripherals, positioning itself as a comprehensive ecosystem provider for competitive gamers and content creators.
With approximately 2,355 employees and operations across multiple continents, Corsair leverages its established brand equity and product innovation capabilities to sustain competitive advantages in the gaming hardware market.
What this transaction means for investors
Board member Sarah Mears Kim's disposal of Corsair Gaming stock on Aug. 13 came just days after shares hit a 52-week high of $14.98 on Aug. 10. It appears she was capitalizing on the price increase to lock in gains. Her sale involved a significant 28% of her direct holdings, leaving her with 22,458 directly held shares.
About 10,000 shares in her remaining stake are RSUs set to vest in 2027. This limits further dispositions to ensure continued alignment with shareholder interests.
Corsair Gaming stock soared after the company reported earnings for the second quarter. While Q2 revenue fell to $314.3 million from 2025's $320.1 million, Corsair's bottom line jumped to $9.1 million compared to a net loss of $20.3 million in the prior year.
The maker of the popular Elgato and Stream Deck products benefited from a $15.6 million boost to gross profit as a result of refunds for previously paid tariffs. This was a key factor in the company's ability to achieve Q2 net income growth.
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