[Form 4] Incyte Genomics Inc Insider Trading Activity
Sheila A. Denton, EVP & General Counsel of Incyte Corp (INCY), reported insider transactions dated 09/02/2025. She exercised an employee stock option to acquire 598 shares at an exercise price of $58.06 and simultaneously sold 598 shares at $84.97. The Form 4 shows beneficial ownership amounts of 33,798 and 33,200 shares following the reported transactions, and notes that 32,544 shares are issuable from previously reported restricted stock units and performance units that have not vested. The filing indicates the transaction was made pursuant to a written plan consistent with Rule 10b5-1 and was signed on 09/04/2025 by an attorney-in-fact.
- Transaction made under a 10b5-1 written plan, as indicated by the checked box, which documents pre-established trading terms
- Full disclosure of amounts and prices including exercise price ($58.06) and sale price ($84.97), enabling transparent investor review
- Explanation of unvested awards provided (32,544 shares issuable under restricted stock units and performance units), which clarifies future dilution
- Insider sale of 598 shares at $84.97 is reported, which reduces the reporting person’s liquid holdings
- Form shows sizable unvested awards (32,544 shares), representing potential dilution that investors may need to consider
Insights
TL;DR: Insider exercised options and sold the same number of shares under a 10b5-1 plan; transactions are routine and disclose holdings.
The reporting shows a simultaneous option exercise of 598 shares at $58.06 and a sale of 598 shares at $84.97 on 09/02/2025. The checkbox indicates the sale was executed pursuant to a written 10b5-1 plan, which typically limits opportunistic timing questions. Beneficial ownership after the entries is reported as 33,798 and 33,200 shares, and the footnote clarifies 32,544 shares remain issuable from unvested RSUs and performance units, which is material to total dilution and future ownership calculations.
TL;DR: Disclosure is complete and includes 10b5-1 plan indication and signature by attorney-in-fact.
The Form 4 includes the required details: transaction codes, prices, amounts, and a provided explanation of unvested awards. The inclusion of a 10b5-1 plan checkbox and a dated signature by an attorney-in-fact on 09/04/2025 supports procedural compliance. The vesting schedule note for the option award clarifies exercisability and long-term alignment with company compensation practices.