AtriCure, Inc. (ATRC) CSO acquires 636 ESPP shares at discount
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Chief Scientific Officer Doraiswamy Vinayak acquired additional AtriCure, Inc. common stock through an employee purchase program. On June 30, 2026, he obtained 636 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the company’s 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $23.78 per share, a price based on 85% of the $27.98 closing price that day. Following this transaction, he directly holds 92,511 common shares, reflecting a small, routine compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Doraiswamy Vinayak
Role
Chief Scientific Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 636 | $23.78 | $15K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 92,511 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares acquired pursuant to the AtriCure, Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended June 30, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price of the issuer's common stock on June 30, 2026, which is the last trading day of the applicable offering period. The closing price on June 30, 2026, was $27.98.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 636 shares
Purchase price per share: $23.78 per share
Reference closing price: $27.98 per share
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Shares acquired
636 shares
Common Stock acquired on June 30, 2026 via 2018 ESPP
Purchase price per share
$23.78 per share
ESPP acquisition price for AtriCure common stock
Reference closing price
$27.98 per share
Closing price on June 30, 2026 used for ESPP discount
Total holdings after transaction
92,511 shares
Directly held AtriCure common stock following ESPP acquisition
ESPP discount rate
85% of closing price
Plan formula applied to June 30, 2026 closing price
Key Terms
2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, closing price, grant/award acquisition, Common Stock
4 terms
2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares acquired pursuant to the AtriCure, Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended June 30, 2026."
closing price financial
"These shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price of the issuer's common stock on June 30, 2026."
grant/award acquisition financial
"Transaction code A is described as Grant, award, or other acquisition for this Form 4 entry."
Common Stock financial
"The reported security title for the transaction is Common Stock."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AtriCure (ATRC) report for Doraiswamy Vinayak?
AtriCure reported that Chief Scientific Officer Doraiswamy Vinayak acquired 636 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, adding to his existing direct ownership position in AtriCure stock.
What is the AtriCure 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan mentioned in the Form 4?
The 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible AtriCure employees to acquire common shares, typically at a discount. In this case, shares were purchased based on 85% of the $27.98 closing price on June 30, 2026, benefiting participating employees.
Is the Form 4 transaction for AtriCure (ATRC) an open-market stock purchase?
No, the Form 4 describes an acquisition under an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, not an open-market trade. The shares were acquired at a plan-defined price equal to 85% of the $27.98 closing price on June 30, 2026, as part of ongoing compensation.