RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Silver lining Ya lots of possible reasons, we'll never know.
ON second look - they probably aren't subject to insider blackouts, as they sold November 11 and earnings were released nov 16.
there has been a ton of volume lately, and maybe they took the opportunity to trade, take some off the table, and maybe get another fund involved. tax loss selling has some financial implications as well.
All told if equity passes 45 - MM would end up with 175+mil shares - so I get it. (Even after the 12.65 sold)
At least .... the selling co-incided with a pop during the period and 108million shares++ traded.