Certara (CERT) CHRO nets shares from RSU vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Certara, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Rona Anhalt reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 1, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units covering 7,147 shares of Common Stock, as part of an RSU grant made on June 1, 2024 under the 2020 Incentive Plan. In connection with this vesting, 2,241 shares were automatically withheld at $5.82 per share to satisfy tax obligations, a non-market transaction. After these transactions, Anhalt directly held 16,789 shares of Common Stock. The RSU award continues to vest in tranches, with the remaining portion scheduled to vest and settle on June 1, 2027.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
7,147 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Anhalt Rona
Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,147 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 7,147 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,241 | $5.82 | $13K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 7,147 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 19,030 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") was granted on June 1, 2024, under the Certara, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the "2020 Incentive Plan") and represents the right to receive one share of common stock or the cash equivalent. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on May 30, 2025. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on June 1, 2026. The remaining one-third of the RSUs will vest and settle on June 1, 2027. Represents shares of Certara, Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the RSUs, exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Key Figures
RSU shares vested/exercised: 7,147 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,241 shares
Tax withholding price: $5.82 per share
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5 metrics
RSU shares vested/exercised
7,147 shares
Restricted stock units converting into common stock on June 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
2,241 shares
Withheld at $5.82 per share to satisfy tax obligations
Tax withholding price
$5.82 per share
Value used for 2,241-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
16,789 shares
Direct Certara common stock holdings following June 1, 2026 events
Remaining RSUs
7,147 units
RSU balance following transaction, scheduled to vest by June 1, 2027
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, 2020 Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3
3 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") was granted on June 1, 2024, under the Certara, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan"
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.
2020 Incentive Plan financial
"granted on June 1, 2024, under the Certara, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the RSUs, exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Certara (CERT) report for Rona Anhalt?
Certara’s CHRO Rona Anhalt reported RSU vesting of 7,147 shares and a related tax withholding of 2,241 shares at $5.82. These are routine equity compensation and tax events, not open-market share purchases or sales.
What are the key details of the RSU grant reported by Certara (CERT)?
The RSUs were granted June 1, 2024 under Certara’s 2020 Incentive Plan. One-third vested May 30, 2025, another third vested June 1, 2026, and the remaining third is scheduled to vest and settle on June 1, 2027, each unit convertible into one common share.