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Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) legal chief exercises RSUs, withholds stock for taxes

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Biogen Inc. executive Susan H. Alexander, EVP Chief Legal Officer, reported multiple equity transactions on 02/06/2026. Several restricted stock unit awards were exercised, delivering 2,190, 1,940 and 4,916 shares of Biogen common stock at an exercise price of $0.

In related transactions, 1,059, 931 and 1,514 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $201.18 per share, typically reflecting shares retained to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, she directly held 41,807 shares of Biogen common stock and indirectly held 20,082 shares through the Susan H. Alexander 2021 Irrevocable Trust.

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Insider ALEXANDER SUSAN H
Role EVP Chief Legal Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 2,190 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 1,940 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 4,916 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,190 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,059 $201.18 $213K
Exercise Common Stock 1,940 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 931 $201.18 $187K
Exercise Common Stock 4,916 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,514 $201.18 $305K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 38,455 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 20,082 shares (Indirect, Susan H. Alexander 2021 Irrevocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The restricted stock units vest in three (3) equal annual installments commencing one year after the grant date of 2/8/2023. The restricted stock units vest in three (3) equal annual installments, commencing one year after the grant date of 02/07/2024. The restricted stock units vest in three equal yearly installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date of February 6, 2025.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ALEXANDER SUSAN H

(Last) (First) (Middle)
BIOGEN INC.
225 BINNEY STREET

(Street)
CAMBRIDGE MA 02142

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BIOGEN INC. [ BIIB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP Chief Legal Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/06/2026 M 2,190 A $0 38,455 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 F 1,059 D $201.18 37,396 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 M 1,940 A $0 39,336 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 F 931 D $201.18 38,405 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 M 4,916 A $0 43,321 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 F 1,514 D $201.18 41,807 D
Common Stock 20,082 I Susan H. Alexander 2021 Irrevocable Trust
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit $0 02/06/2026 M 2,190 (1) 02/08/2026 Common Stock 2,190 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit $0 02/06/2026 M 1,940 (2) 02/07/2027 Common Stock 1,940 $0 1,940 D
Restricted Stock Unit $0 02/06/2026 M 4,916 (3) 02/06/2028 Common Stock 4,916 $0 9,834 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The restricted stock units vest in three (3) equal annual installments commencing one year after the grant date of 2/8/2023.
2. The restricted stock units vest in three (3) equal annual installments, commencing one year after the grant date of 02/07/2024.
3. The restricted stock units vest in three equal yearly installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date of February 6, 2025.
/s/ Wendell Taylor, attorney-in-fact for Susan Alexander 02/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Biogen (BIIB) report for Susan H. Alexander on February 6, 2026?

Biogen reported that EVP Chief Legal Officer Susan H. Alexander exercised restricted stock units into 2,190, 1,940 and 4,916 common shares, and had 1,059, 931 and 1,514 shares withheld at $201.18 per share, typically to satisfy tax obligations tied to those equity awards.

How many Biogen (BIIB) shares does Susan H. Alexander hold after the February 2026 Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Susan H. Alexander directly held 41,807 Biogen common shares. She also indirectly held 20,082 additional shares through the Susan H. Alexander 2021 Irrevocable Trust, reflecting both her personal and trust-related beneficial ownership positions disclosed in the filing.

What types of equity awards were involved in the February 6, 2026 Biogen (BIIB) insider filing?

The filing shows restricted stock units converting into Biogen common stock. RSU tranches of 2,190, 1,940 and 4,916 units were exercised at $0, consistent with vesting of stock-based compensation granted in 2023, 2024 and 2025 under the company’s equity incentive arrangements.

Why were some Biogen (BIIB) shares reported as disposed of at $201.18 on February 6, 2026?

Shares marked with code “F” indicate shares withheld to cover taxes from RSU vesting. On February 6, 2026, 1,059, 931 and 1,514 Biogen common shares were withheld at $201.18 per share in connection with the RSU conversions reported for Susan H. Alexander.

What do the vesting schedules in the Biogen (BIIB) Form 4 footnotes indicate?

The footnotes state that the restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. The tranches reported relate to grants dated February 8, 2023, February 7, 2024 and February 6, 2025, each beginning to vest one year after the respective grant date according to the disclosed schedules.