Arrowhead (NASDAQ: ARWR) director sells 2,970 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals director Hongbo Lu reported an open-market sale of company stock. On the reported date, Lu sold 2,970 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals common stock at a price of $76.88 per share in a single transaction.
The filing states this sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is designed to allow insiders to sell shares on a scheduled basis. After this transaction, Lu directly owned 52,012 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals common stock, which includes shares underlying previously granted restricted stock units, some of which are still subject to vesting conditions.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,970 shares ($228,334)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Lu Hongbo
Role
null
Sold
2,970 shs ($228K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,970 | $76.88 | $228K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 52,012 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Includes previously reported shares of common stock underlying Restricted Stock Units granted to the Reporting person, a portion of which are still subject to certain vesting conditions.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,970 shares
Sale price: $76.88 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 52,012 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
2,970 shares
Open-market sale on reported transaction date
Sale price
$76.88 per share
Price for the 2,970 shares sold
Shares owned after transaction
52,012 shares
Direct holdings following the reported sale
Transaction code
S (sale)
Open-market or private sale of common stock
Trading plan type
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
Plan governing execution of the sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Units, vesting conditions
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Includes previously reported shares of common stock underlying Restricted Stock Units granted to the Reporting person"
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.
vesting conditions financial
"a portion of which are still subject to certain vesting conditions"
Vesting conditions are the rules that determine when someone earning company stock or stock options actually gains the right to keep or sell them, typically based on staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets. Think of it like keys that unlock gradually — some unlock by calendar date, others only after agreed milestones. Investors care because vesting shapes management incentives, the timing of share sales, and the number of shares that can enter the market, which can affect a company's valuation and ownership mix.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) director Hongbo Lu report?
Director Hongbo Lu reported selling 2,970 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals common stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $76.88 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.
Was the Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states that the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance, helping separate routine portfolio management from discretionary trading decisions based on short-term market conditions.
Do Hongbo Lu’s reported holdings in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) include restricted stock units?
Yes. The reported 52,012-share holding includes common stock underlying previously granted restricted stock units. A portion of these restricted stock units is still subject to vesting conditions, meaning some shares will only fully vest if specified requirements are met.
What type of insider transaction code was used in the Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Form 4?
The transaction used code “S,” indicating a sale in the open market or private transaction. The filing also describes the sale as an open-market transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, rather than a discretionary, unscheduled trade.