KalVista Pharmaceuticals insider updates holdings after RSU vesting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. insider trading report: The company’s Chief Development Officer filed a Form 4 detailing routine equity award activity. On 11/17/2025, the officer acquired 4,205 shares of KalVista common stock following the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs), which convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis for no cash consideration. On 11/18/2025, 2,683 shares were sold in a broker-assisted “sell to cover” transaction at a weighted average price of $14.4794 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting, described as non-discretionary. After these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 133,574 shares of KalVista common stock, held directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,683 | $14.4794 | $39K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,774 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,431 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,205 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration. The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $14.16 to $14.4835 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. 1/16th of the total number of shares subject to the RSU shall vest on each quarterly anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, subject to continued service through each vesting date. 1/12th of the total number of shares subject to the RSU shall vest on each quarterly anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV) report?
KalVista Pharmaceuticals reported that its Chief Development Officer acquired shares through RSU vesting on 11/17/2025 and sold a portion on 11/18/2025 to cover tax withholding obligations.
What are the terms of the KalVista (KALV) restricted stock unit (RSU) awards?
Each RSU converts into 1 share of KalVista common stock for no cash consideration. One RSU grant vests at 1/16th of the total shares on each quarterly anniversary, and another at 1/12th of the total shares on each quarterly anniversary, in each case subject to continued service.
Was the KalVista (KALV) insider sale a discretionary trade?
The filing states the sale was executed to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with RSU vesting via a “sell to cover” arrangement and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the reporting person.