AMWL (AMWL) executive logs automatic sell-to-cover after RSU vesting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Well Corp President, International Phyllis Gotlib reported an automatic share sale primarily to cover taxes on vested equity. On June 1, 2026, she sold 3,573 shares of Class A Common Stock at $9.74 per share in an open-market sale designated as a “sell to cover” transaction. After this sale, she held 159,431 shares directly and 114,920 shares indirectly through her husband. The footnote explains that the transaction was executed automatically to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock unit vesting and did not represent a discretionary trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,573 shares ($34,801)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Gotlib Phyllis
Role
President, International
Sold
3,573 shs ($35K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 3,573 | $9.74 | $35K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 159,431 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 114,920 shares (Indirect, By husband)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 3,573 shares
Sale price: $9.74 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 159,431 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
3,573 shares
Open-market sale on June 1, 2026
Sale price
$9.74 per share
Price for Class A Common Stock sold
Direct holdings after sale
159,431 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after transaction
Indirect holdings
114,920 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly through husband
Net shares sold
3,573 shares
Net buy/sell shares for this Form 4
Key Terms
restricted stock units, sell to cover, open-market sale, indirect ownership
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"tax liability arising from the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units on June 1, 2026"
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.
sell to cover financial
"sales were effected through and automatic "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
FAQ
What insider transaction did AMWL executive Phyllis Gotlib report?
Phyllis Gotlib reported an automatic sale of 3,573 American Well Class A shares. The transaction occurred on June 1, 2026, and was structured as a sell-to-cover event related to restricted stock unit vesting and resulting tax obligations.