[Form 4] Immunocore Holdings plc Insider Trading Activity
David M. Berman, Head of R&D at Immunocore Holdings plc (IMCR), reported option exercises and open-market sales in a Form 4. Under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted May 9, 2025, the filing shows exercises of employee share options at a $17.46 exercise price to acquire 22,532 ordinary shares on 09/12/2025 and 200 ordinary shares on 09/15/2025. Concurrently, the filing reports sales of 21,232 shares at a weighted-average price of $35.63, 1,300 shares at $36.31, and 200 shares at $35.01, executed on 09/12/2025 and 09/15/2025. The filing is signed by an attorney-in-fact.
- Transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted May 9, 2025, indicating pre-scheduled, compliant trading
- Option exercises at $17.46 to acquire 22,532 and 200 ordinary shares (09/12/2025 and 09/15/2025) as reported
- Filing provides weighted-average sale prices and offers transaction-level details upon request, supporting transparency
- Large open-market sales reported: 21,232 shares sold at a weighted-average $35.63, 1,300 shares at $36.31, and 200 shares at $35.01
- Significant insider liquidity could reduce insider shareholdings; Form 4 shows multiple disposals on 09/12/2025 and 09/15/2025
Insights
TL;DR: Insider exercised options and sold shares under a 10b5-1 plan; transactions are sizeable but routine for executive compensation.
The filing documents option exercises at a $17.46 strike and multiple open-market sales executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted May 9, 2025. The weighted-average sale prices ($35.63, $36.31, $35.01) indicate proceeds materially above the exercise price, reflecting a substantial realized gain on exercised options. These are disclosure of standard insider liquidity activity rather than an operational development.
TL;DR: Proper use of a 10b5-1 plan and attorney-in-fact signature shows adherence to insider-trading protocols and disclosure rules.
The report identifies the reporter as an officer (Head of R&D) and notes the use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which provides pre-established parameters for sales. The Form 4 includes weighted-average prices and offers to supply transaction-level details on request, and it is executed by an attorney-in-fact, consistent with typical compliance practices for timely Section 16 reporting.