Caris Life Sciences (CAI) withholds 13,987 shares for RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Caris Life Sciences director Brian J. Brille reported routine equity compensation-related activity involving company common stock. On May 15, 2026, 13,987 shares of common stock were withheld at $15.25 per share to cover taxes on the vesting and settlement of RSUs, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.
After this tax withholding, Brille directly held 230,303 shares of common stock. In addition, a family trust held 500,000 shares of common stock, reflecting indirect ownership after previously separate family trusts were consolidated into a single trust. Brille disclaims beneficial ownership of these trust-held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Brille Brian J
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 13,987 | $15.25 | $213K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 230,303 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 500,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld for the payment of taxes on the vesting and settlement of RSUs. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. By a family trust, with shares previously held in multiple family trusts consolidated into a single trust.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 13,987 shares
Tax-withholding price: $15.25 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 230,303 shares
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Tax-withheld shares
13,987 shares
Withheld for RSU tax payment at $15.25 per share on May 15, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$15.25 per share
Value used for 13,987 RSU-related tax-withheld shares
Direct holdings after transaction
230,303 shares
Common stock directly owned by Brian J. Brille after tax withholding
Indirect holdings by trust
500,000 shares
Common stock held by a consolidated family trust as indirect ownership
Key Terms
RSUs, tax-withholding disposition, beneficial ownership, family trust
4 terms
RSUs financial
"Shares withheld for the payment of taxes on the vesting and settlement of RSUs."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
family trust financial
"By a family trust, with shares previously held in multiple family trusts consolidated into a single trust."
FAQ
What did Caris Life Sciences (CAI) director Brian J. Brille report on this Form 4?
Brian J. Brille reported routine equity compensation activity. The company withheld 13,987 common shares at $15.25 each to pay taxes due on vested RSUs, and his resulting direct and indirect ownership positions were updated in the filing.
What does the family trust holding mean for Caris Life Sciences (CAI) insider ownership?
A family trust holds 500,000 Caris Life Sciences shares attributed as indirect ownership. The filing notes these shares were consolidated from multiple family trusts, and Brille disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest in the trust.