Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) CSO reports PSU vesting and stock sales
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CSO & EVP, Head of Research Kevin Fitzgerald reported multiple equity transactions in the company’s common stock. On January 11, 2026, he received 3,800 shares at $0.0 per share upon vesting of a performance-based stock unit grant tied to the company publicly reporting $2.5 billion in annual net product revenue under GAAP, as determined by the board’s People, Culture and Compensation Committee.
On January 12, 2026, shares were automatically sold on his behalf under a mandatory sell-to-cover provision to satisfy minimum tax withholding, including blocks such as 39 shares at $353.95. On January 13, 2026, he executed additional open-market sales under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on August 14, 2025, including 197 shares at $367.52 and 562 shares at $368.76. After these transactions, he held 21,264 shares directly and 537 shares indirectly through a managed account.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
FAQ
What insider activity did ALNY CSO Kevin Fitzgerald report on this Form 4?
Kevin Fitzgerald, CSO & EVP, Head of Research at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), reported receipt of performance-based stock units that vested into 3,800 common shares on January 11, 2026, followed by multiple sales of common stock on January 12–13, 2026.
Why did Kevin Fitzgerald receive 3,800 Alnylam (ALNY) shares on January 11, 2026?
The 3,800 shares were issued upon vesting of 40% of a performance-based stock unit (PSU) granted on March 1, 2024, after Alnylam publicly reported $2.5 billion in annual net product revenue under GAAP, as confirmed by the board’s People, Culture and Compensation Committee.
Were some of Kevin Fitzgerald’s ALNY share sales made to cover taxes?
Yes. Footnote (2) explains that certain January 12, 2026 sales represent shares automatically sold by the company under a mandatory sell-to-cover provision to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding obligations on the vested award.
Did Kevin Fitzgerald use a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for any ALNY stock sales?
Yes. Footnote (22) states that the January 13, 2026 sales, including trades such as 197 shares at $367.52 and 562 shares at $368.76, were executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on August 14, 2025.
How many Alnylam (ALNY) shares does Kevin Fitzgerald hold after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, Kevin Fitzgerald beneficially owned 21,264 shares of Alnylam common stock directly, and an additional 537 shares indirectly through a managed account.
What were some of the reported sale prices for Kevin Fitzgerald’s ALNY shares?
The Form 4 lists multiple small block sales. Examples include 39 shares at $353.95, 123 shares at $358.18, and later 644 shares at $370.00. Footnotes describe these as weighted average prices across ranges of individual trade prices.