Generation Bio (GBIO) CFO converts RSUs to stock as merger-triggered vesting completes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Generation Bio Co.'s Chief Financial Officer, Kevin John Conway, reported routine equity compensation activity tied to a prior restricted stock unit (RSU) grant. On February 2, 2026, 235 RSUs were exercised into 235 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.
In a related transaction the same day, 72 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $5.64 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving Conway with 2,072 shares of common stock held directly. The RSUs came from a grant of 9,390 units made on January 20, 2023, which fully vested on February 2, 2026 under the terms of the company’s merger agreement with XOMA Royalty Corporation and its subsidiary XRA 7 Corp.
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Insider Trade Summary
235 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Conway Kevin John
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 235 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 235 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 72 | $5.64 | $406.08 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,144 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the company's common stock. 2. The grant of 9,390 restricted stock units was made on January 20, 2023. Pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among the Issuer, XOMA Royalty Corporation ("Parent") and Parent's wholly-owned subsidiary, XRA 7 Corp., dated as of December 15, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), prior to the effective time of the merger as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, each restricted stock unit of the Issuer that was outstanding and unvested became vested in full on February 2, 2026.
FAQ
What insider activity did GBIO’s CFO report on February 2, 2026?
Generation Bio’s CFO, Kevin John Conway, reported exercising 235 restricted stock units into 235 common shares at $0 per share, with 72 shares withheld for taxes. After these transactions, he directly held 2,072 shares of Generation Bio common stock.
What restricted stock unit grant is disclosed in this GBIO Form 4?
The filing notes a grant of 9,390 restricted stock units made on January 20, 2023. These units were subject to vesting and, under the merger agreement with XOMA Royalty Corporation, all outstanding unvested units became fully vested on February 2, 2026.
How is the GBIO merger with XOMA Royalty connected to this Form 4?
The filing explains that, under the Agreement and Plan of Merger with XOMA Royalty Corporation and subsidiary XRA 7 Corp., each outstanding unvested Generation Bio restricted stock unit became fully vested on February 2, 2026, triggering the RSU conversion and related tax withholding reported.