[Form 4] GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gilead Sciences EVP Keeley M Cain Wettan reported routine equity compensation changes. On March 10, 2026, 1,246 restricted stock units converted into the same number of common shares, increasing her direct common stock holdings to 5,054 shares after 606 shares were withheld to cover taxes.
She also received 5,050 new restricted stock units and 18,885 non-qualified stock options exercisable at $148.56 per share, expiring in 2036. Both the RSUs and options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting quarterly at 6.25% until fully vested.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,246 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Cain Wettan Keeley M
Role
EVP Gen Counsel, Legal & Comp
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,246 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 5,050 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 18,885 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,246 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 606 | $148.56 | $90K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 15,536 shares (Direct);
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 18,885 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,660 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock. The restricted stock units have a four-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested. The stock options have a four-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.
FAQ
What equity awards did GILD executive Keeley M Cain Wettan receive?
Keeley M Cain Wettan received new RSUs and stock options. She was granted 5,050 restricted stock units and 18,885 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $148.56 per share, all subject to a four-year vesting schedule.
What is the vesting schedule for the new GILD RSUs and options?
Both RSUs and options vest over four years. For each grant, 25% vests on the first anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining 75% vests in equal 6.25% quarterly installments until fully vested.
How many Gilead (GILD) options does the executive hold after these grants?
She holds 18,885 non-qualified stock options after the grant. These options allow purchase of 18,885 Gilead common shares at an exercise price of $148.56 per share, with an expiration date in 2036.
Did the GILD executive’s Form 4 show open-market buying or selling?
The Form 4 shows compensation-related acquisitions and tax withholding. Transactions included RSU vesting, new RSU and option grants, and shares withheld for taxes, with no open-market purchases or discretionary sales reported.