Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) SVP reports PSU payout and 8,655-share sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Emergent BioSolutions SVP Paul Anthony Williams reported equity compensation outcomes and share movements. On February 6, 2026, he reported a disposition of 8,655 shares of common stock at $10.92 per share, leaving him with 77,216 shares directly held, then a further 1,022 shares were withheld at $10.92 to cover taxes tied to restricted stock unit vesting, resulting in 76,194 shares owned afterward.
The filing explains that these transactions relate to performance stock units granted under the company’s stock incentive plan. The compensation committee certified 2023–2025 PSU performance at 25% of target, leading to an actual award of 2,884 shares of common stock, below the 11,539 shares previously reported for that award cycle.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Williams Paul Anthony
Role
SVP, Products Business
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Common Stock | 8,655 | $10.92 | $95K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,022 | $10.92 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 77,216 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Consists of performance stock units granted under the Emergent BioSolutions Inc. Stock Incentive Plan. Each PSU represents a right to receive one share of common stock. The PSUs vest upon achievement with respect to both cumulative revenues and adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total GAAP revenue calculated on a cumulative basis over the three-year period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025. On February 06, 2026, the final certification date, the Compensation Committee certified the achievement of the 2023-2025 PSUs at a payout factor of 25% of target resulting in the actual award of 2,884 shares of common stock, which is less than the 11,539 shares previously reported on March 02, 2023 and June 09, 2023. Represents shares of common stock withheld to pay taxes associated with vesting and settlement of restricted stock units
FAQ
What insider activity did EBS executive Paul Anthony Williams report on this Form 4?
Paul Anthony Williams reported dispositions of Emergent BioSolutions common stock on February 6, 2026. He disposed of 8,655 shares at $10.92 per share, then had 1,022 shares withheld for taxes, ending with 76,194 directly owned shares after these transactions.
What performance stock unit (PSU) outcome did Emergent BioSolutions disclose for Paul Anthony Williams?
The compensation committee certified the 2023–2025 PSUs at a 25% of target payout for Paul Anthony Williams. This resulted in an actual award of 2,884 Emergent BioSolutions common shares, less than the 11,539 shares previously reported for that performance award.
Over what period were the Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) performance stock units measured?
The performance stock units were measured over a three-year period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025. Vesting depended on cumulative revenues and adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total GAAP revenue calculated on a cumulative basis across that timeframe.