[Form 4] Incyte Genomics Inc Insider Trading Activity
Form 4 filing overview – Incyte Corp. (INCY)
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven H. Stein reported an internal share withholding transaction dated 07/02/2025. The Code “F” event reflects 12,714 common shares automatically withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations arising from the settlement of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) or earned performance shares. The withholding price was $68.17 per share.
After the transaction, Dr. Stein directly owns 112,418 common shares. This figure includes 94,907 unvested RSUs/performance shares that remain subject to future vesting conditions. No open-market purchases or sales and no derivative security activity were reported.
The filing represents a routine administrative tax-related disposition and does not signal a discretionary sale. There are no indications of broader strategic changes, earnings data, or material corporate developments within this document.
- Executive retains significant equity stake of 112,418 shares, reinforcing alignment with shareholder interests.
- 12,714 shares removed from float due to tax withholding slightly dilutes the executive’s direct ownership.
Insights
TL;DR – Routine tax withholding; neutral impact
The Code F transaction is purely administrative: shares were surrendered to cover taxes on vesting equity awards. Dr. Stein’s post-transaction holding of 112.4k shares (direct + unvested) maintains meaningful insider alignment. Because the shares were not sold into the open market, supply-demand dynamics are unaffected. No change to investment thesis; I classify the filing as not impactful.
TL;DR – Filing confirms equity plan compliance
The Form 4 evidences correct execution of Incyte’s equity compensation plan and Section 16 reporting obligations. Share withholding for taxes is standard practice and carries no governance red flags. Continued sizable ownership by the CMO supports shareholder alignment. No other material information surfaces, thus the filing is largely procedural.