Karyopharm (KPTI) EVP sale covers tax on earned PSU award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. executive Mano Michael, EVP, CLO & Secretary, reported a small automatic share sale tied to a performance-based equity award. On May 13, 2026, he acquired 700 shares of common stock via earned performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) granted in February 2024, after a clinical enrollment milestone in the Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial was certified as achieved.
On May 14, 2026, 266 shares of common stock were sold at $9.50 per share in a broker-assisted transaction under a durable automatic sale instruction plan adopted on May 16, 2022, solely to cover withholding tax liability from the PSU vesting. Following these transactions, Michael directly owns 94,398 shares of Karyopharm common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 266 shares ($2,527)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Mano Michael
Role
EVP, CLO&Secretary
Sold
266 shs ($3K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 266 | $9.50 | $3K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 700 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 94,398 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares of the issuer's common stock underlying performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") granted in February 2024 that have been earned based on the level of achievement of the clinical milestone for complete enrollment in the Company's Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial, as certified by the issuer's Compensation Committee on May 13, 2026. Each earned PSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock upon vesting. The earned PSUs vested on May 13, 2026. This transaction was effected pursuant to a durable automatic sale instruction plan adopted by the reporting person on May 16, 2022, and represents a broker-assisted sale of shares to satisfy the payment of withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of PSUs. The sale does not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 266 shares
Sale price: $9.50 per share
PSUs earned and vested: 700 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
266 shares
Open-market sale on May 14, 2026 at $9.50 per share
Sale price
$9.50 per share
Broker-assisted tax-withholding sale on May 14, 2026
PSUs earned and vested
700 shares
Performance-based RSUs earned and vested on May 13, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
94,398 shares
Common stock directly owned after reported transactions
Trading plan adoption date
May 16, 2022
Durable automatic sale instruction plan start date
Trial milestone
Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 enrollment
Clinical enrollment milestone for earning PSUs
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units, PSUs, Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial, durable automatic sale instruction plan, +2 more
6 terms
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"Represents the number of shares of the issuer's common stock underlying performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs")"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
PSUs financial
"Each earned PSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock"
PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.
Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial medical
"achievement of the clinical milestone for complete enrollment in the Company's Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial"
durable automatic sale instruction plan financial
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a durable automatic sale instruction plan adopted by the reporting person"
withholding tax liability financial
"represents a broker-assisted sale of shares to satisfy the payment of withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of PSUs"
broker-assisted sale financial
"represents a broker-assisted sale of shares to satisfy the payment of withholding tax liability"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Karyopharm (KPTI) EVP Mano Michael report?
Mano Michael reported earning 700 shares from performance-based restricted stock units and selling 266 shares. The sale occurred at $9.50 per share and was executed to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the PSU vesting under a pre-established automatic plan.
What performance milestone triggered the Karyopharm (KPTI) PSU award for Mano Michael?
The PSU award was earned based on achieving a clinical milestone for complete enrollment in Karyopharm’s Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial. The Compensation Committee certified this achievement on May 13, 2026, leading to 700 PSUs earning and vesting into common shares.
What type of equity award did Karyopharm (KPTI) grant to Mano Michael?
Karyopharm granted performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) in February 2024. Each earned PSU provides a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, which in this case resulted in 700 shares vesting once the specified Phase 3 trial enrollment milestone was achieved.