INSMED (INSM) CLO exercises options and sells 19,638 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
INSMED Inc Chief Legal Officer Michael Alexander Smith exercised stock options and sold shares in a pre-planned transaction. On March 30, 2026, he exercised options for 19,638 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $17.07 and $27.89 per share. The same day, he sold 19,638 shares of common stock at $150.98 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 7, 2025. After these transactions, he directly owned 51,871 shares of INSMED common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 19,638 shares ($2,964,945)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Smith Michael Alexander
Role
Chief Legal Officer
Sold
19,638 shs ($2.96M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 5,649 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 13,989 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,649 | $17.07 | $96K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 13,989 | $27.89 | $390K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 19,638 | $150.98 | $2.96M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 8,633 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 57,520 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on November 7, 2025, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The options become exercisable based on the following vesting schedule: 25% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional 12.5% vest on each sixth month anniversary date thereafter through the fourth anniversary of the date of grant. The options became exercisable based on the following vesting schedule: 25% vested on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional 12.5% vested on each sixth month anniversary date thereafter through the fourth anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 19,638 shares
Exercise prices: $17.07 and $27.89 per share
Shares sold: 19,638 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Options exercised
19,638 shares
Stock options converted to common stock on March 30, 2026
Exercise prices
$17.07 and $27.89 per share
Option exercise prices for INSMED common stock
Shares sold
19,638 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on March 30, 2026
Sale price
$150.98 per share
Price for INSMED common stock sale
Shares owned after
51,871 shares
Direct holdings after reported transactions
10b5-1 plan adoption date
November 7, 2025
Date trading plan was adopted for these transactions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Stock Option (right to buy, open-market sale, vesting schedule, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on November 7, 2025"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Stock Option (right to buy financial
"security_title": "Stock Option (right to buy)""
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
vesting schedule financial
"The options become exercisable based on the following vesting schedule: 25% vest on the first anniversary"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
FAQ
What did INSM Chief Legal Officer Michael Alexander Smith report in this Form 4?
Michael Alexander Smith reported exercising stock options for 19,638 shares of INSMED common stock and selling 19,638 shares on March 30, 2026. These actions reflect an exercise-and-sell sequence tied to existing option awards and do not eliminate his remaining share ownership.
What type of securities did Michael Alexander Smith exercise in this INSM Form 4 filing?
He exercised stock options (right to buy) that converted into 19,638 shares of INSMED common stock. The options carried exercise prices of $17.07 and $27.89 per share and had previously vested according to specified vesting schedules.