Amphastar director gets RSUs, options; shares withheld for tax
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. director Lee Howard reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. director Lee Howard reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, he received 8,143 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units that will fully vest on June 1, 2027, and was granted stock options for 17,365 shares at an exercise price of $18.42 per share, expiring on June 1, 2036. On June 2, 2026, 769 shares of Common Stock were withheld to cover his tax liability from RSU vesting. After these transactions, he directly holds 159,350 shares of Common Stock.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Lee Howard
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 769 | $18.45 | $14K |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 17,365 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 8,143 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 17,365 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 159,350 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The reported shares are represented by restricted stock units, or RSUs, all of which vest on June 1, 2027.
- F2. The reported shares were withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of RSUs.
- F3. All of the shares subject to the option vest on June 1, 2027.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 8,143 shares
Tax withholding shares: 769 shares
Stock options granted: 17,365 shares
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8 metrics
RSU grant
8,143 shares
Restricted stock units vesting on June 1, 2027
Tax withholding shares
769 shares
Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability from RSU vesting
Stock options granted
17,365 shares
Options on Common Stock granted June 1, 2026
Option exercise price
$18.42 per share
Conversion or exercise price for stock options
Option expiration
June 1, 2036
Expiration date of stock options
Shares held after transactions
159,350 shares
Direct Common Stock ownership following transactions
RSU-related share price
$18.45 per share
Price used for 769-share tax-withholding disposition
Grant date for RSUs and options
June 1, 2026
Transaction date for equity award acquisitions
Key Terms
restricted stock units, RSUs, tax liability, Stock Option (right to buy), +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The reported shares are represented by restricted stock units, or RSUs, all of which vest on June 1, 2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSUs financial
"The reported shares are represented by restricted stock units, or RSUs, all of which vest on June 1, 2027."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax liability financial
"The reported shares were withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of RSUs."
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy) with 17,365.0000 shares and a conversion or exercise price of 18.4200."
exercise price financial
"conversion or exercise price of 18.4200 for the Stock Option (right to buy)."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
FAQ
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What did Amphastar (AMPH) director Lee Howard report in this Form 4?
Lee Howard reported routine equity compensation and tax withholding. He received 8,143 restricted stock units and options for 17,365 shares, and had 769 shares withheld to cover taxes related to RSU vesting.
What equity awards did Lee Howard receive from Amphastar (AMPH)?
Lee Howard received 8,143 restricted stock units that vest on June 1, 2027, and a stock option for 17,365 shares at an $18.42 exercise price, expiring June 1, 2036, as part of his compensation.
When do Lee Howard’s new Amphastar (AMPH) RSUs vest?
All 8,143 restricted stock units granted to Lee Howard vest on June 1, 2027. Until that date, they remain unvested awards that convert into Common Stock only upon vesting, subject to the specified terms.
What are the key terms of Lee Howard’s new Amphastar (AMPH) stock options?
The new stock options cover 17,365 shares of Amphastar Common Stock at an exercise price of $18.42 per share. All shares subject to the option vest on June 1, 2027, and the option expires on June 1, 2036.
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