Alkermes director reports routine RSU and option activity
Alkermes plc. director Nancy Lynn Snyderman, MD reported routine equity compensation activity and related tax withholding.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alkermes plc. director Nancy Lynn Snyderman, MD reported routine equity compensation activity and related tax withholding. On May 21, 2026, she exercised a previously granted restricted stock unit award for 6,142 ordinary shares, and 1,475 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations, not as an open-market sale.
On May 20, 2026, she received new equity awards: 5,409 restricted stock units, each representing the right to one ordinary share, and a non qualified stock option for 11,538 ordinary shares with a $36.98 exercise price expiring in 2036. A separate entry shows 20,783 ordinary shares held indirectly through the Nancy Lynn Snyderman Revocable Trust, where she is sole trustee and sole beneficiary.
Insider Trade Summary
6,142 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
6 txns
Insider
snyderman nancy lynn MD
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 6,142 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 6,142 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Ordinary Shares | 1,475 | $36.95 | $55K |
| Grant/Award | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 11,538 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 5,409 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 11,538 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 5,409 contracts (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 15,395 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 20,783 shares (Indirect, By the Snyderman Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share.
- F2. Shares are held by the Nancy Lynn Snyderman Revocable Trust (the "Snyderman Trust"), of which the reporting person is both the sole trustee and sole beneficiary.
- F3. Shares subject to the award vest (and if applicable, become exercisable) in full on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or the date of the issuer's next annual general meeting of shareholders that occurs at least 50 weeks after the date of grant.
- F4. This award is fully vested in accordance with its terms.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 6,142 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 1,475 shares at $36.95
New RSU grant: 5,409 units
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5 metrics
RSUs exercised
6,142 shares
Restricted stock unit award converted into ordinary shares on May 21, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
1,475 shares at $36.95
Shares disposed to cover tax liability on May 21, 2026
New RSU grant
5,409 units
Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on May 20, 2026
New stock option grant
11,538 shares at $36.98
Non qualified stock option expiring May 20, 2036
Indirect trust holdings
20,783 shares
Ordinary shares held by the Snyderman Trust as of May 20, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, Non Qualified Stock Option, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Non Qualified Stock Option financial
"Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) for 11,538 ordinary shares at $36.98."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security."
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Alkermes (ALKS) director Nancy Snyderman report?
Nancy Snyderman reported exercising 6,142 restricted stock units into ordinary shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 1,475 shares. She also received new grants of 5,409 restricted stock units and 11,538 non qualified stock options on May 20–21, 2026.
Were Nancy Snyderman’s Alkermes (ALKS) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No open-market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows an option/RSU exercise, a tax-withholding disposition of 1,475 shares at $36.95, and new equity awards. These are compensation and tax-related events rather than discretionary market trades.
What new equity awards did Nancy Snyderman receive from Alkermes (ALKS)?
She received 5,409 restricted stock units and a non qualified stock option for 11,538 ordinary shares with a $36.98 exercise price, expiring in 2036. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, subject to vesting conditions.
How does the tax-withholding disposition affect Nancy Snyderman’s Alkermes (ALKS) position?
The 1,475-share disposition was to satisfy tax obligations on the equity vesting, not a market sale. This mechanism reduces the gross shares she received from the RSU conversion but is a standard administrative step that does not reflect an active sell decision.
What are the key dates and terms of Nancy Snyderman’s new Alkermes (ALKS) stock option?
The non qualified stock option was granted on May 20, 2026, covering 11,538 ordinary shares at a $36.98 exercise price and expiring on May 20, 2036. The award vests in line with the company’s stated director equity vesting terms.
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