BioMarin (NASDAQ: BMRN) EVP granted stock, options and covers tax with shares
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BioMarin Pharmaceutical EVP and Chief R&D Officer Gregory R. Friberg reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding. On March 16, 2026, he received 19,150 shares of common stock as a grant and a stock option for 45,600 shares at a $57.43 exercise price, both held directly.
The restricted stock units were granted on March 16, 2026, and the option grant vests 12/48ths on March 16, 2027 and 1/48th monthly thereafter. On March 17, 2026, 1,629 shares of common stock were disposed of at $56.05 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 55,099 common shares directly owned.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Friberg Gregory R
Role
EVP, Chief R&D Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,629 | $56.05 | $91K |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy Common Stock) | 45,600 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 19,150 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 55,099 shares (Direct);
Stock Option (Right to Buy Common Stock) — 45,600 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units granted March 16, 2026. Price not applicable. Option grant vests 12/48th on March 16, 2027 and 1/48th on the 16th day of each month thereafter.
FAQ
What equity awards did BioMarin (BMRN) EVP Gregory Friberg receive?
Gregory Friberg received a grant of 19,150 shares of BioMarin common stock and a stock option for 45,600 shares at an exercise price of $57.43. Both awards were granted on March 16, 2026 as part of his equity compensation.
How do Gregory Friberg’s new stock options at BioMarin (BMRN) vest?
The 45,600-share stock option grant vests 12/48ths on March 16, 2027, then 1/48th on the 16th of each month thereafter. This schedule spreads vesting over several years, encouraging long-term alignment with BioMarin’s performance.
Are Gregory Friberg’s March 2026 BioMarin (BMRN) transactions open-market trades?
No, the filing shows compensation-related activity: grants of common stock and stock options, plus a tax-withholding disposition of 1,629 shares. There are no open-market purchases or sales reported, and net buy/sell activity is classified as neutral.