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title: "Free Section 16 Transaction Tracking Template [2026]"
description: "Download our comprehensive Section 16 transaction tracker to avoid costly short-swing profit violations. Includes 6-month calculator, Form 4 deadline tracker, and exemption checklist."
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firm: "Acquisition Stars"
practice: "M&A and securities law"
office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)"
contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790"
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# Section 16 Transaction Tracking Template

FREE DOWNLOAD

Avoid costly short-swing profit violations with our comprehensive tracking template used by public company officers and directors nationwide.

✓ **6-Month Look-Back Calculator** Automatically identifies matching transactions

✓ **Form 4 Deadline Tracker** Never miss the 2-business-day filing window

✓ **Profit/Loss Calculator** Calculate potential disgorgement liability

✓ **Exemption Checklist** Track 10b5-1 plans, company grants, and more

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**Section 16 transaction tracker:** A compliance tool for public company officers, directors, and 10%+ shareholders to monitor stock transactions and avoid short-swing profit violations under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act. Tracks 6-month look-back periods, Form 4 filing deadlines (2 business days), and exemption eligibility. Potential disgorgement liability: $10,000–$1,000,000+.

## Trusted by Public Company Insiders

Section 16(b) disgorgement calculations depend on the timing and value of matched transactions. Early identification prevents costly violations.

2 days Form 4 deadline - automated tracking prevents violations

## What's Included in the Template

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### Transaction Log

Record all stock purchases, sales, option exercises, RSU vesting, and gifts with dates, prices, shares, and transaction methods.

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### 6-Month Look-Back Calculator

Automatically identifies all transactions within the 6-month short-swing window. Enter any date to see potential matches.

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### Profit/Loss Calculation

Calculate potential disgorgement liability using the "lowest in, highest out" matching method required by Section 16(b).

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### Form 4 Deadline Tracker

Automatic calculation of 2-business-day filing deadlines with status tracking to avoid late filing disclosure in proxy statements.

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### Exemption Checklist

Track transactions that qualify for exemptions: Rule 10b5-1 plans, company grants, buybacks, gifts, and estate distributions.

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### Annual Compliance Reminders

Quarterly review checklist, annual Form 5 reminders, and key contacts for your securities counsel and stock plan administrator.

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