KalVista (KALV) CEO reports RSU share gain and tax-related stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KalVista Pharmaceuticals CEO Benjamin L. Palleiko reported a mix of RSU vesting and tax-related share sales. On February 21, 2026, he acquired 23,250 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share through the settlement of Restricted Stock Units, each RSU converting into one common share at no cost.
On February 23, 2026, he sold 10,034 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $15.5668 per share, in transactions ranging from $15.5253 to $15.566982. According to the disclosure, this sale was a mandatory “sell to cover” to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting, and was not a discretionary trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 10,034 shares ($156,197)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Palleiko Benjamin L
Role
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sold
10,034 shs ($156K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 10,034 | $15.5668 | $156K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 23,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 23,250 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 442,883 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 279,000 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. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $15.5253 to $15.566982 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 commencing on May 21, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did KalVista (KALV) CEO Benjamin Palleiko report?
Benjamin Palleiko reported RSU vesting and a related tax sale. He received 23,250 shares of common stock from Restricted Stock Units at no cost and sold 10,034 shares in the market to cover tax withholding obligations tied to that vesting event.
Was the KalVista (KALV) CEO’s stock sale a discretionary trade?
The sale was not discretionary. The filing states the 10,034 shares were sold solely to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting Restricted Stock Units, using a “sell to cover” arrangement, rather than an independent decision to reduce his investment position.
What did the KalVista (KALV) CEO receive from Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)?
He received 23,250 shares of common stock from RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share delivered at settlement for no consideration, meaning the CEO did not pay cash for these shares when they vested and converted.
How do KalVista (KALV) CEO RSUs vest over time?
The RSUs vest gradually. One-sixteenth of the total RSU grant vests on each quarterly anniversary of the vesting commencement date, starting May 21, 2025, so long as the CEO continues providing service through each specified vesting date.