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49,666-share sale notice for AXSM (NASDAQ: AXSM) via cashless exercise

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Form Type
144

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AXSM filed a Form 144 notifying of a proposed sale of 49,666 shares of Common Stock. The shares were acquired as compensation (stock options) and the planned method is described as a cashless exercise / same-day sale using Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as broker. The filing records prior sales by Herriot Tabuteau of 24,835 shares on 06/09/2026 with dollar amounts shown in the excerpt. The notice lists 07/01/2026 as a filing-related date and NASD as the market/brokerage association.

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Form 144 reports a proposed Rule 144 sale of compensation-derived shares via cashless exercise.

The filing states 49,666 shares of Common Stock are proposed for sale and labels the acquisition as "compensation -- Stock Options." The planned distribution method is "cashless exercise / same-day sale," which is a common route for option-derived shares.

Timing and exact proceeds are tied to market execution and brokerage facilitation; the excerpt names Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and notes prior sales of 24,835 shares on 06/09/2026. Cashflow treatment and final proceeds depend on the executed transaction details.

Notice signals potential near-term share supply from an option exercise and immediate sale.

The filing links the shares to a compensation grant (stock options) and a cashless exercise approach, which often converts option-derived positions into marketable shares while covering exercise obligations. Goldman Sachs is listed as the broker.

Past reported sales by the same filer — 24,835 shares on 06/09/2026 — provide context for recent disposition activity. Actual market impact depends on execution size and timing.

Proposed shares to sell 49,666 shares Form 144 proposed sale
Prior shares sold 24,835 shares Sale by Herriot Tabuteau on 06/09/2026
Proceeds shown (first entry) $5,950,195.30 Dollar amount listed alongside 24,835-share sale
Proceeds shown (second entry) $6,020,552.85 Alternate dollar amount listed alongside 24,835-share sale
Filing-related date 07/01/2026 Date listed in securities table
cashless exercise financial
"Compensation -- Cashless exercise / same-day sale"
A cashless exercise is a way for an option holder to convert stock options into actual shares without paying the purchase price in cash; instead they immediately give up a portion of the newly issued shares to cover the cost and any withholding taxes. Investors care because this process increases the number of shares available and can slightly dilute existing holdings, while also signaling how insiders or employees are realizing compensation without needing cash — similar to paying for a purchase by handing over part of what you just bought.
same-day sale financial
"Compensation -- Cashless exercise / same-day sale"
Form 144 regulatory
"Filer Information | 144: Filer Information"
Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.
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144: Filer Information

144: Issuer Information

144: Securities Information



Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold


* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.



Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

144: Remarks and Signature

FAQ

What does AXSM's Form 144 report?

The Form 144 reports a proposed sale of 49,666 shares of Common Stock acquired as compensation (stock options). It lists cashless exercise / same-day sale as the planned method and names Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as broker.

Who is the broker listed in the AXSM filing?

The filing lists Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at 200 West Street, New York, as the broker for the proposed transaction. The excerpt also references NASD in connection with the securities entry.

Has the filer recently sold AXSM shares?

Yes. The excerpt records prior sales by Herriot Tabuteau of 24,835 shares on 06/09/2026, with dollar amounts shown in the excerpt for those transactions. The Form 144 lists the proposed additional sale separately.

How were the proposed shares acquired according to the filing?

The shares were acquired as compensation through stock options (acquisition date shown as 03/15/2017 in the excerpt). The proposed sale is described as a cashless exercise / same-day sale.

What date is associated with AXSM's filing notice?

The excerpt shows 07/01/2026 as a filing-related date in the securities table. It also records prior sale activity dated 06/09/2026 in the sales history.