I think he must get rid of them while they are still relatively worthless. If he maintains a position and they get back to historical prices, when and if the government hands FNMA back to share holders, this could be a problem.
If the shares are supposed to fade to zero, wouldn't he just let them die ? Why expose yourself right now? Especially for fifteen thousand dollars with all that is going on with the speculation of this company. Why would a newly appointed CEO of a GSE currently under conservatorship, who's every move is being scrutinized, sell stock worth so little ? Could it be he is minimizing the damage that follows holding the position if it sky rockets ? After all, isn't the government doing everything in its power to make the stock appear worthless. How would it look if the CEO held a position while the government bashed the stock only to have it profit him in the millions in the end .
I don't think Mr. Benson was hard up for the fifteen thousand dollars , I think he just getting out of the way, in the event FNMA is handed back over to the share holders .
just my opinion