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Cerence Inc. NASDAQ:CRNC Chief Executive Officer Brian M. Krzanich sold 132,075 shares of common stock on October 9, 2025, at a price of $11.4585, totaling $1.5 million. The transaction occurred as the stock has shown remarkable strength, with InvestingPro data showing a 225% return over the past year and a market capitalization of $462 million.
The sale was executed to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs), according to a footnote in the SEC filing. The filing indicates that this sale was mandated by Cerence’s election under its equity incentive plans to cover tax obligations through a "sell to cover" transaction. Following the transaction, Krzanich directly owns 905,987 shares of Cerence stock. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently appears undervalued, with 14 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Cerence Inc . has announced several significant developments. The company is collaborating with Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop an in-car assistant for Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA. This assistant will utilize Cerence’s conversational AI technology, allowing users to control vehicle functions through voice commands. Additionally, Cerence has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging infringement on technologies related to text input and recognition, as well as voice command monitoring.
In another strategic move, Cerence has partnered with SiMa.ai to integrate its automotive-grade embedded small language model with SiMa.ai’s platform, aiming to deliver intelligent, low-power conversational AI for vehicles. This partnership will be showcased at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Furthermore, Cerence has integrated its Audio AI suite into HARMAN’s AudioworX platform, enhancing automotive audio technology with advanced speech signal and communication capabilities. These recent developments highlight Cerence’s active engagement in expanding its technological footprint in the automotive and AI sectors.
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