Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) director granted 1,505-share equity compensation award
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BIOGEN INC. director William A. Hawkins reported an equity compensation award rather than an open-market trade. He acquired 1,505 shares of Common Stock at no cost under a grant classified as a “grant, award, or other acquisition.”
After this award, Hawkins directly holds 10,365 Common Stock shares. According to a footnote, the related restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the next annual meeting or the anniversary of the date of grant of June 9, 2026, tying this award to his ongoing board service.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
HAWKINS WILLIAM A
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,505 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 10,365 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Equity award: 1,505 shares
Award price: $0.00 per share
Holdings after grant: 10,365 shares
3 metrics
Equity award
1,505 shares
Common Stock grant to director on June 9, 2026
Award price
$0.00 per share
Grant, award, or other acquisition classification
Holdings after grant
10,365 shares
Total direct Common Stock held by Hawkins after transaction
Key Terms
restricted stock units, grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, non-derivative
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restricted stock units financial
"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (i) the next annual meeting..."
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type": "non-derivative""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Biogen (BIIB) director William A. Hawkins report?
Biogen director William A. Hawkins reported an equity compensation award of 1,505 Common Stock shares. The filing classifies this as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale.
What are William A. Hawkins’ Biogen (BIIB) holdings after this transaction?
After the grant, William A. Hawkins directly holds 10,365 shares of Biogen Common Stock. This total includes the 1,505-share award reported in the filing and reflects his updated direct ownership position as of the transaction date.
How do the Biogen (BIIB) restricted stock units granted to Hawkins vest?
The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the next annual meeting or the anniversary of the date of grant of June 9, 2026. This means vesting is tied to future corporate governance timing and Hawkins’ continued board service.
Was the Biogen (BIIB) transaction by William A. Hawkins a market buy or sell?
The transaction was not a market buy or sell. It is coded as an acquisition under a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a $0.00 per-share price, indicating equity compensation rather than an open-market trade.