[Form 4] Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Cidara Therapeutics insider sale to cover RSU taxes Nicole Davarpanah, the company's Chief Medical Officer, sold 474 shares of Cidara Therapeutics common stock on 09/11/2025 to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. The weighted-average sale price reported is $62.8627, with transaction prices ranging from $62.86 to $63.50. After the reported sale, the reporting person beneficially owns 31,418 shares; this total includes 200 shares purchased through the company Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 20, 2025. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/15/2025.
- Full disclosure of a sell-to-cover transaction and price range, showing compliance with reporting rules
- Substantial retained ownership: reporting person still beneficially owns 31,418 shares after the transaction
- Insider sold shares (474) — although described as sell-to-cover, sales can be viewed negatively by some investors
- Limited detail on exact share-level executions within the price range; reporting person offers to provide details on request
Insights
TL;DR: Routine sell-to-cover for RSU tax withholding; small transaction relative to total holdings, limited market impact.
The Form 4 shows a disposition of 474 shares via a sell-to-cover tied to RSU settlement rather than an open-market discretionary sale. The weighted-average price is $62.8627, with a narrow reported price range, suggesting routine execution. The reporting person retains 31,418 shares post-transaction, which indicates continued significant ownership. From a financial perspective, this filing is a standard insider tax-withholding action and unlikely to materially affect CDTX's valuation.
TL;DR: Proper disclosure of an RSU-related sell-to-cover; demonstrates compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations.
The filing clearly states the sale was to cover tax withholding for vested RSUs and includes an explanation of the weighted-average price range and inclusion of ESPP shares. The signature by an attorney-in-fact is present and the form identifies the reporting person as an officer (Chief Medical Officer). This is a routine, compliant disclosure without indications of unusual timing or governance concerns.