GH Form 4: Co-CEO RSU vesting and tax-withholding sales reported
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-Chief Executive Officer and director of Guardant Health (GH), reported multiple transactions on 09/30/2025 and 10/01/2025. He had restricted stock units vest that resulted in acquisitions of 4,814 and 23,997 shares (reported as acquisitions at $0), with the company retaining 2,440 and 12,162 shares respectively to satisfy tax-withholding obligations related to the vesting (sales at $62.48 and $62.65). After the reported activity, his beneficial ownership of common stock is shown as 2,149,870 shares following the 10/01/2025 transactions and 119,986 RSU-equivalent shares remaining reported as derivative holdings. The Form 4 is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Eltoukhy.
Positive
- RSU vesting increased direct holdings by 28,811 shares (4,814 + 23,997).
- Beneficial ownership after transactions remains substantial at 2,149,870 common shares.
Negative
- Company withheld a total of 14,602 shares to satisfy tax liabilities (reported as dispositions).
- Dispositions recorded at market prices of $62.48 and $62.65, reducing transferable shares.
Insights
Director/Co-CEO reported routine RSU vesting and tax-withholding sales totaling 14,602 shares.
The filing shows vested restricted stock units converted into 4,814 and 23,997 shares on 09/30/2025 and 10/01/2025. The company retained 2,440 and 12,162 shares to cover tax obligations, recorded as dispositions at $62.48 and $62.65.
This is a common mechanism where employers withhold shares to satisfy taxes on vesting; the transactions do not indicate open-market discretionary sales beyond withholding.
FAQ
What transactions did Helmy Eltoukhy report on the Form 4 for GH?
How many shares were sold or withheld and at what prices?
What is Mr. Eltoukhy's beneficial ownership after these transactions?
Were these open-market sales or tax-withholding actions?
When did the reported transactions occur?