KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV) CMO stock sale covers RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KalVista Pharmaceuticals chief medical officer Paul K. Audhya reported routine equity transactions linked to restricted stock units (RSUs). He sold 1,163 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share to cover tax withholding obligations arising from RSU vesting in a non-discretionary sell-to-cover trade.
In connection with this, 2,419 RSUs were exercised and converted into 2,419 shares of common stock for no cash consideration, with each RSU representing one share upon settlement. The RSUs vest in equal sixteenth installments on each quarterly anniversary of the vesting commencement date, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,163 shares ($17,445)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Audhya Paul K.
Role
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Sold
1,163 shs ($17K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,163 | $15.00 | $17K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,419 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,419 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 133,087 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 2,419 shares (Direct)
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. 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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did KalVista (KALV) report for Paul K. Audhya?
Paul K. Audhya reported selling 1,163 shares of KalVista common stock at $15.00 per share. The sale was tied to the vesting of restricted stock units and executed to cover related tax withholding obligations through a pre-arranged sell-to-cover transaction.
Was the KalVista (KALV) CMO’s stock sale a discretionary transaction?
No, the filing states the 1,163-share sale did not represent a discretionary transaction by the reporting person. It was executed solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting RSUs via a structured sell-to-cover arrangement, rather than a voluntary portfolio or valuation-driven sale.
How many KalVista (KALV) RSUs vested and converted in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows 2,419 restricted stock units were exercised or converted, delivering 2,419 shares of KalVista common stock for no cash consideration. Each RSU represents one contingent right to receive one share upon settlement, subject to the RSU’s vesting and service conditions.
What are the vesting terms for the KalVista (KALV) RSUs reported?
The RSUs vest in 16 equal installments, with 1/16 of the total award vesting on each quarterly anniversary of the vesting commencement date. Vesting is contingent on the reporting person’s continued service with KalVista through each applicable quarterly vesting date specified in the award terms.
What does each KalVista (KALV) restricted stock unit represent in this filing?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of KalVista common stock upon settlement for no cash consideration. Delivery of shares depends on the RSU satisfying its vesting schedule and the reporting person maintaining qualifying service with the company through each vesting date.