[Form 4] FibroGen, Inc Insider Trading Activity
Thane Wettig, listed as CEO and Director of FibroGen, Inc. (FGEN), reported two stock disposals in 2025 and an indirect holding by his spouse. On 06/06/2025 he disposed of 21,487 shares at a reported price of $7.8325, and on 09/06/2025 he disposed of 21,239 shares at $12.10. The filing states these share amounts were withheld by the issuer to satisfy a tax obligation arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.
The form also notes an indirect beneficial ownership of 40 shares by his spouse. A 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective June 16, 2025 is disclosed and the reported share counts and prices reflect that split. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person.
- Clear disclosure of the reporting person's role as CEO and Director
- Explanation provided that shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock units
- Reverse split disclosure clarifies that reported share counts and prices are split-adjusted
- Form signed (attorney-in-fact), indicating procedural completion of filing requirements
- Insider disposals of 21,487 and 21,239 shares reduce the reporting person's direct holdings
- No context provided on total pre‑transaction holdings or percent ownership to gauge materiality
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider tax-related share withholding produced two reported disposals totaling 42,726 shares; no forward guidance or operational metrics disclosed.
The transactions are recorded as disposals tied to tax withholding on vested restricted stock units, which is a common, non-discretionary event that does not by itself indicate active selling for cash management or signaling of company prospects. The split-adjusted quantities (21,487 and 21,239 shares) and the presence of an explanation improve transparency. Without additional context on total insider holdings or timing relative to other disclosures, the direct investor impact is limited.
TL;DR: Disclosure meets Section 16 requirements and includes a clear explanation for shares withheld to cover taxes; this is standard governance practice.
The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as CEO and Director and documents the mechanics of the transactions (withholding for tax obligations). The explicit note about the reverse stock split and attorney-in-fact signature supports filing completeness. From a governance perspective, these entries are routine and properly explained; they do not indicate a governance breach or unexplained insider disposition.