Director-affiliated fund trims Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) stake in 10b5-1 sales
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dyne Therapeutics director-affiliated entity reports small share sales under a pre-set plan. ForDyne B.V., an entity associated with director Dirk Kersten, sold 8,300 and 2,652 shares of Dyne Therapeutics common stock on April 21, 2026 and April 22, 2026 in open-market transactions at weighted average prices of about $20.01 and $20.00 per share, respectively, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these trades, ForDyne continues to hold about 4,196,573 shares indirectly, and Kersten disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 10,952 shares ($219,170)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Kersten Dirk
Role
null
Sold
10,952 shs ($219K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,652 | $20.0035 | $53K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 8,300 | $20.0145 | $166K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 4,196,573 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by ForDyne B.V. ("ForDyne") on November 11, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $20.00 to $20.08, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in the footnotes of this Form 4. The shares are held directly by ForDyne. ForDyne is jointly owned by Forbion Capital Fund IV Cooperatief U.A. ("FCF IV") and Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund II Cooperatief U.A. ("FGO II"). Forbion IV Management B.V. ("Forbion Management") may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over 2,770,203 of the shares of common stock held by ForDyne. Investment decisions with respect to the shares held by ForDyne can be made by FCPM III Services B.V., the director of Forbion Management, which may delegate such powers to its investment committee which may delegate such powers to the authorized representatives of Forbion Management. Messrs. Slootweg, van Osch, Mulder, van Houten, Reithinger and Boorsma (the "Partners") are partners of FCPM III Services B.V., which acts as the investment advisor to the directors of ForDyne. The Reporting Person is a partner of Forbion Management and a member of the investment committee of Forbion Management. (Continued) Forbion Growth II Management B.V. ("FGO II Management"), the director of FGO II, may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over 1,426,370 of the shares of common stock held by ForDyne. Investment decisions with respect to the shares held by ForDyne can be made by FCPM III Services B.V., the director of FGO II Management, which may delegate such powers to its investment committee which may delegate such powers to the authorized representatives of FGO II Management. The Partners are partners of FCPM III Services B.V., which acts as the investment advisor to the directors of ForDyne. The Reporting Person is a partner of FGO II Management and a member of the investment committee of FGO II Management. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $20.00 to $20.02, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in the footnotes of this Form 4.
Key Figures
Shares sold 2026-04-21: 8,300 shares at $20.0145
Shares sold 2026-04-22: 2,652 shares at $20.0035
Total shares sold: 10,952 shares
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Shares sold 2026-04-21
8,300 shares at $20.0145
Open-market sale by ForDyne B.V.
Shares sold 2026-04-22
2,652 shares at $20.0035
Open-market sale by ForDyne B.V.
Total shares sold
10,952 shares
Sum of reported open-market sales
Holdings after transactions
4,196,573 shares
Indirect holdings by ForDyne B.V. after sales
10b5-1 plan adoption date
November 11, 2025
Date ForDyne B.V. adopted trading plan
Price ranges 2026-04-21
$20.00–$20.08
Weighted average sale price range
Price ranges 2026-04-22
$20.00–$20.02
Weighted average sale price range
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open-market sale, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by ForDyne B.V."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares, 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.
dispositive power financial
"may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over 2,770,203 of the shares"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) report in this Form 4?
The filing shows ForDyne B.V., an entity associated with director Dirk Kersten, sold a total of 10,952 shares of Dyne Therapeutics common stock in two open-market transactions at weighted average prices around $20 per share.
Were the Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) insider sales pre-planned?
Yes. The sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by ForDyne B.V. on November 11, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary market-timing decisions by the reporting person.
What does weighted average price mean in this Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) Form 4?
Weighted average price means the reported sale price reflects multiple trades executed between designated price ranges, averaged based on shares at each price. The filer notes they can provide detailed per-trade price information to investors or regulators on request.