Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) legal chief exercises RSUs, withholds stock for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
9,046 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
10 txns
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)
- 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.
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.
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.
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.