KalVista (NASDAQ: KALV) CCO exercises RSUs, sells shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KalVista Pharmaceuticals’ Chief Commercial Officer Nicole Sweeny reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 22, 2026, she exercised 5,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each converting into one share of common stock for no cash cost. A Form 4 footnote explains that on May 26, 2026 she sold 1,489 common shares at $26.7778 per share solely to cover tax withholding obligations through a “sell to cover” transaction, which the company notes was not a discretionary sale. After these transactions, she directly holds 59,291 shares of common stock and 40,000 RSUs that continue to vest quarterly, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,489 shares ($39,872)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Sweeny Nicole
Role
Chief Commercial Officer
Sold
1,489 shs ($40K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,489 | $26.7778 | $40K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 5,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 59,291 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Unit — 40,000 shares (Direct, null)
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 commencing on August 22, 2024, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Key Figures
Shares sold to cover taxes: 1,489 shares
Sale price per share: $26.7778 per share
RSUs exercised: 5,000 RSUs
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5 metrics
Shares sold to cover taxes
1,489 shares
Open-market sale on May 26, 2026 at $26.7778 per share
Sale price per share
$26.7778 per share
Price for 1,489 KalVista common shares sold
RSUs exercised
5,000 RSUs
RSUs converted into common stock on May 22, 2026
Common shares held after transactions
59,291 shares
Direct KalVista common stock ownership following Form 4 transactions
RSUs outstanding after transactions
40,000 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units remaining after 5,000-unit conversion
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, sell to cover, vesting and settlement, Vesting Commencement Date, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Common Stock"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
sell to cover financial
"sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
vesting and settlement financial
"shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs"
Vesting Commencement Date financial
"quarterly anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date commencing on August 22, 2024"
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement"
FAQ
What insider transactions did KalVista (KALV) Chief Commercial Officer report?
Nicole Sweeny exercised 5,000 Restricted Stock Units and sold 1,489 common shares. The sale was a “sell to cover” transaction used to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting and settlement.
Was the KalVista (KALV) insider stock sale a discretionary transaction?
No. A Form 4 footnote states the 1,489-share sale was executed solely to cover tax withholding obligations from RSU vesting. It clarifies this “sell to cover” does not represent a discretionary transaction by the reporting person.
How do the KalVista (KALV) RSUs reported in the Form 4 vest over time?
The Form 4 states that 1/16th of the total RSU shares vest on each quarterly anniversary of the August 22, 2024 vesting commencement date. Vesting continues only if the reporting person remains in service through each vesting date.