Alkermes director exercises RSUs, gets new option grant
Alkermes plc. director Richard Gaynor reported routine equity compensation and related share movements.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alkermes plc. director Richard Gaynor reported routine equity compensation and related share movements. He exercised 6,142 restricted stock units into ordinary shares and had 1,475 shares withheld to cover tax obligations at $36.95 per share, leaving 35,751 ordinary shares directly held after the withholding.
Gaynor also received new awards on ordinary shares: 5,409 restricted stock units and 11,538 non-qualified stock options with a $36.98 exercise price. Both the new RSUs and options vest fully on May 20, 2027, and the option award is exercisable after vesting through May 20, 2036.
Insider Trade Summary
6,142 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
GAYNOR RICHARD
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 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 11,538 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 5,409 contracts (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 35,751 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share.
- F2. Shares subject to the stock option award vest and become exercisable in full on 5/20/2027.
- F3. Shares subject to the restricted stock unit award vest in full on 5/20/2027.
- F4. This award is fully vested in accordance with its terms.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 1,475 shares at $36.95
RSUs exercised: 6,142 shares
Shares held after withholding: 35,751 shares
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6 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
1,475 shares at $36.95
Shares withheld to cover tax or exercise cost on 2026-05-21
RSUs exercised
6,142 shares
Restricted stock unit award converted into ordinary shares on 2026-05-21
Shares held after withholding
35,751 shares
Ordinary shares directly owned following tax-withholding disposition
New RSU grant
5,409 units
Restricted stock unit award granted on 2026-05-20, vesting 2027-05-20
New option grant
11,538 options at $36.98
Non-qualified stock option award on 2026-05-20, exercisable 2027-05-20 to 2036-05-20
Post-exercise holding entry
37,226 shares
Ordinary shares shown following RSU exercise transaction entry
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit Award, Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy), tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"security_title: Restricted Stock Unit Award tied to ordinary shares"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) on ordinary shares"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition using shares to cover obligations"
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 exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: derivative exercise/conversion of RSUs into ordinary shares"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition of derivatives"
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Alkermes (ALKS) director Richard Gaynor report?
Richard Gaynor reported exercising 6,142 restricted stock units into ordinary shares and 1,475 shares withheld for taxes. He also received grants of 5,409 restricted stock units and 11,538 non-qualified stock options tied to Alkermes ordinary shares.
What new equity awards did Richard Gaynor receive from Alkermes (ALKS)?
Richard Gaynor received 5,409 restricted stock units and 11,538 non-qualified stock options on Alkermes ordinary shares. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to one share, and the options give him the right to buy 11,538 shares at a fixed exercise price.
When do Richard Gaynor’s new Alkermes (ALKS) equity awards vest?
Both the 5,409 restricted stock units and 11,538 non-qualified stock options vest in full on May 20, 2027. Once vested, the options become exercisable on that date, and the restricted stock units convert into ordinary shares according to their terms.
What is the exercise price and term of Richard Gaynor’s Alkermes (ALKS) stock options?
The non-qualified stock option grant covers 11,538 ordinary shares at a $36.98 exercise price. These options vest and become exercisable on May 20, 2027, and remain exercisable until May 20, 2036, providing a defined window to purchase shares.
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