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Artiva (ARTV) SVP sells 3,095 shares in automatic tax sell-to-cover

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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. senior vice president of research and development Heather Raymon reported an open-market sale of 3,095 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $9.0078 per share. According to the company’s sell-to-cover policy, these shares were sold automatically to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted stock units. After this transaction, Raymon directly holds 148,228 Artiva shares.

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Routine, automatic tax-related sale with limited signaling value.

The transaction involves 3,095 Artiva Biotherapeutics shares sold at a weighted average of $9.0078 per share. A footnote states the issuer uses a sell-to-cover policy for tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.

The filing explains these shares were sold automatically to satisfy tax obligations and were not at Heather Raymon’s discretion. Following the sale, Raymon still directly owns 148,228 shares, indicating the sale affects only a small portion of the disclosed holdings.

Insider Raymon Heather
Role SVP, Research and Development
Sold 3,095 shs ($28K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,095 $9.0078 $28K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 148,228 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Issuer has adopted a 'sell-to-cover' policy to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person. The sales reported on this Form 4 represent the number of shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted stock units. Such sales were automatic and not at the discretion of the Reporting Person. The weighted average sale price for the transaction reported was $9.0078, and the range of prices were between $8.7447 and $9.0104. Upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided.
Shares sold 3,095 shares Open-market sale on 2026-05-19 linked to RSU tax withholding
Weighted average sale price $9.0078 per share Average price for reported 3,095-share sale
Price range $8.7447–$9.0104 per share Range of prices for shares sold in the transaction
Shares held after transaction 148,228 shares Direct Artiva common stock ownership following the sale
sell-to-cover policy financial
"The Issuer has adopted a 'sell-to-cover' policy to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person."
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted stock units."
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.
weighted average sale price financial
"The weighted average sale price for the transaction reported was $9.0078, and the range of prices were between $8.7447 and $9.0104."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Raymon Heather

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ARTIVA BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
5505 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. [ ARTV ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Research and Development
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026S3,095(1)D$9.0078(2)148,228D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Issuer has adopted a 'sell-to-cover' policy to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person. The sales reported on this Form 4 represent the number of shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted stock units. Such sales were automatic and not at the discretion of the Reporting Person.
2. The weighted average sale price for the transaction reported was $9.0078, and the range of prices were between $8.7447 and $9.0104. Upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided.
/s/ Andrew Cronauer, Attorney-in-Fact05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Artiva Biotherapeutics (ARTV) report for Heather Raymon?

Artiva Biotherapeutics reported that SVP of Research and Development Heather Raymon sold 3,095 shares of common stock. The sale was tied to tax withholding on vested restricted stock units under the company’s sell-to-cover policy and was not a discretionary trade.

How many Artiva (ARTV) shares did Heather Raymon sell and at what price?

Heather Raymon sold 3,095 Artiva common shares. The weighted average sale price was $9.0078 per share, with individual sale prices ranging between $8.7447 and $9.0104, according to the Form 4 disclosure and related pricing footnote.

Why were Heather Raymon’s Artiva (ARTV) shares sold according to the Form 4?

The shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and release of restricted stock units. Artiva has adopted a sell-to-cover policy, and the filing states the sales were automatic and not at Heather Raymon’s discretion.

How many Artiva (ARTV) shares does Heather Raymon hold after the reported sale?

After the reported transaction, Heather Raymon directly holds 148,228 shares of Artiva common stock. This post-transaction balance, shown in the Form 4, provides context for the size of the 3,095-share sale relative to her remaining holdings.

Was Heather Raymon’s Artiva (ARTV) stock sale part of a trading plan?

The Form 4 states Artiva has a sell-to-cover policy for tax withholding on restricted stock units. It describes the reported sales as automatic to satisfy tax obligations, rather than discretionary trades initiated independently by Heather Raymon.