AbbVie (ABBV) CEO reports Form 4 tax-withholding share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AbbVie Inc. director and CEO Michael Robert A. reported a Form 4 transaction involving a tax-related share disposition. On February 27, 2026, he had 36,523 shares of common stock disposed of at $232.08 per share to satisfy tax obligations. After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly owned 178,737 shares of AbbVie common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Michael Robert A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 N. WAUKEGAN ROAD

(Street)

NORTH CHICAGO IL 60064

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AbbVie Inc. [ ABBV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	02/27/2026		F		36,523	D	$232.08	178,737	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ T.O. Odutayo, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert A. Michael	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AbbVie (ABBV) report for Michael Robert A.?

AbbVie reported that Michael Robert A., its chairman and CEO, had 36,523 common shares disposed of on February 27, 2026, as a tax-withholding transaction. The shares were valued at $232.08 each, according to the Form 4 filing data.

Was the AbbVie (ABBV) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the AbbVie insider transaction was classified as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. The Form 4 uses code F, indicating shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities associated with equity compensation rather than sold on the open market.

How many AbbVie (ABBV) shares did Michael Robert A. dispose of for taxes?

Michael Robert A. disposed of 36,523 AbbVie common shares in a tax-withholding transaction. The Form 4 shows these shares were valued at $232.08 per share and were used to satisfy tax obligations tied to an equity award event.

How many AbbVie (ABBV) shares does Michael Robert A. hold after the Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Michael Robert A. directly held 178,737 AbbVie common shares. This post-transaction balance is reported in the Form 4 as “shares owned following transaction,” reflecting his remaining direct ownership stake in the company.

What does transaction code F mean in the AbbVie (ABBV) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F in the AbbVie Form 4 indicates a tax-withholding disposition. This means shares were delivered to satisfy the exercise price or tax liability arising from an equity award, rather than being voluntarily bought or sold on the open market.

Is the AbbVie (ABBV) Form 4 transaction classified as a buy or sell?

The AbbVie Form 4 transaction is classified as a disposition for tax withholding, not a traditional buy or sell. The filing describes it as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, with no open-market purchase or sale reported.