Entity tied to Dyne (DYN) director sells 84K pre-planned shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. reported that an entity associated with director Dirk Kersten sold common stock under a pre-arranged trading plan. On June 17 and 18, 2026, ForDyne B.V. executed open-market sales totaling 84,355 shares at weighted average prices of about $20 per share. After these sales, ForDyne held 4,112,218 shares of Dyne Therapeutics common stock indirectly attributed to Kersten. The filing notes the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and that Kersten disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 84,355 shares ($1,695,689)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Kersten Dirk
Role
null
Sold
84,355 shs ($1.70M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 46,901 | $20.0715 | $941K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 37,454 | $20.1398 | $754K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 4,112,218 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 $20.43, 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 2,685,848 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 from Footnote 2) 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 $20.485, 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
Total shares sold: 84,355 shares
June 18 sale size: 46,901 shares
June 17 sale size: 37,454 shares
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6 metrics
Total shares sold
84,355 shares
Open-market sales on June 17–18, 2026
June 18 sale size
46,901 shares
Common Stock sold at $20.0715 weighted average
June 17 sale size
37,454 shares
Common Stock sold at $20.1398 weighted average
Price range (first sale)
$20.00–$20.43
Multiple transactions aggregated in weighted average price
Price range (second sale)
$20.00–$20.485
Multiple transactions aggregated in weighted average price
Shares after June 18 sale
4,112,218 shares
Indirectly held by ForDyne B.V. after transactions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open-market sale, disclaims 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.
disclaims beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
investment committee financial
"which may delegate such powers to its investment committee which may delegate such powers to the authorized representatives"
An investment committee is a small group of experienced people who set the rules and make the key decisions about what investments to buy, hold, or sell for a fund, pension, or portfolio. Think of them as the steering team that balances goals, potential returns and risk—their choices shape how much money investors are likely to gain or lose and provide consistent oversight so decisions aren’t made impulsively.
FAQ
What insider transactions were reported for Dyne Therapeutics (DYN)?
An entity linked to a Dyne Therapeutics director sold 84,355 common shares in two open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 17 and 18, 2026, at weighted average prices around $20 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Were the Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) insider sales part of a trading plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states the transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by ForDyne B.V. on November 11, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating these sales were planned in advance rather than discretionary timing decisions.