Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) EVP shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dexcom EVP Chief People & Culture Officer Sadie Stern reported a routine tax-withholding event related to equity compensation. On the reported date, 1,451 shares of Dexcom common stock were withheld at $71.90 per share to cover tax obligations from the net settlement of restricted stock units.
The footnotes clarify this was not an open-market sale, but shares retained by the company to satisfy required tax withholding and remittance. After this withholding, Stern directly held 130,059 Dexcom shares, including 74,753 unvested restricted stock units that vest on various schedules through March 8, 2029.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Stern Sadie
Role
EVP Chief People & Culture Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,451 | $71.90 | $104K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 130,059 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares required to be withheld by the Issuer to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person. Included in this number are 74,753 unvested restricted stock units, 39,019 of which were granted on March 8, 2026 and shall vest through March 8, 2029, 19,948 of which were granted on March 8, 2025 and shall vest through March 8, 2028, 8,549 of which were granted on March 8, 2025 and shall vest through March 8, 2027, and 7,237 of which were granted on March 8, 2024 and shall vest through March 8, 2027.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,451 shares
Withholding price per share: $71.90 per share
Shares held after transaction: 130,059 shares
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8 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
1,451 shares
Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Withholding price per share
$71.90 per share
Value used for tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction
130,059 shares
Direct ownership following withholding
Total unvested RSUs
74,753 units
Unvested restricted stock units held after transaction
RSUs granted March 8, 2026
39,019 units
Vesting through March 8, 2029
RSUs granted March 8, 2025 (1)
19,948 units
Vesting through March 8, 2028
RSUs granted March 8, 2025 (2)
8,549 units
Vesting through March 8, 2027
RSUs granted March 8, 2024
7,237 units
Vesting through March 8, 2027
Key Terms
restricted stock units, net settlement, tax withholding, unvested, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Included in this number are 74,753 unvested restricted stock units, 39,019 of which were granted on March 8, 2026"
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.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units and does not represent a sale"
tax withholding financial
"shares required to be withheld by the Issuer to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
unvested financial
"Included in this number are 74,753 unvested restricted stock units"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dexcom (DXCM) EVP Sadie Stern report?
Dexcom EVP Sadie Stern reported a tax-withholding transaction where 1,451 common shares were withheld. The shares covered tax obligations from net settlement of restricted stock units and were not sold in the open market.
Was Dexcom (DXCM) EVP Sadie Stern’s Form 4 a stock sale?
No, the Form 4 specifies the 1,451 Dexcom shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The footnote states this withholding does not represent a sale by Sadie Stern in the open market.
How many unvested Dexcom (DXCM) restricted stock units does Sadie Stern have?
Sadie Stern has 74,753 unvested Dexcom restricted stock units. These include grants made on March 8, 2024, March 8, 2025, and March 8, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in tranches through March 8, 2029.
What are the vesting schedules of Dexcom (DXCM) RSUs held by Sadie Stern?
The 74,753 unvested RSUs vest over multiple dates: 39,019 units from a March 8, 2026 grant vest through March 8, 2029, 19,948 and 8,549 units from 2025 grants vest through 2028 and 2027, and 7,237 units from 2024 vest through 2027.