[Form 4] Kenvue Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kenvue Inc. reported insider equity changes as its Chief Scientific Officer recorded multiple restricted stock unit (RSU)–related transactions in common stock on 12/15/2025. The officer acquired shares through several RSU transactions, including 23,158 and 2,994 shares from separate awards at a $0 exercise price, while 11,846, 1,532, 2,251 and 1,725 shares were withheld to pay taxes upon RSU vesting. After these transactions, the officer directly owns 61,448.15 shares of Kenvue common stock.
The RSUs, which convert 1-for-1 into Kenvue common stock, were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson and were converted into Kenvue awards in connection with Kenvue’s separation on 08/23/2023, with adjustments to preserve award value. One award that had been scheduled to vest in full on 02/13/2026 and portions of other awards scheduled to vest in installments from 2024 through 2028 had vesting accelerated on 12/15/2025 as Section 280G Mitigation in connection with a pending transaction between Kenvue and Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The accelerated award that vested in full is subject to clawback if the officer ultimately would not have vested in it, and current holdings include RSUs credited as dividend equivalents.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 23,158 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,994 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,399.06 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,371.58 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 23,158 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 11,846 | $17.28 | $205K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,994 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,532 | $17.28 | $26K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,399.06 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,251 | $17.21 | $39K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,371.58 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,725 | $17.21 | $30K |
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). These RSUs were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson as performance share units and, in connection with the Issuer's separation from Johnson & Johnson on August 23, 2023, were converted into time-based RSUs with respect to Issuer common stock with adjustments made to the number of shares subject to the award in order to preserve the award's value and with performance criteria deemed satisfied at the target level. This award was scheduled to vest in full on 02/13/2026, subject to the reporting person's continued service through the vesting date but vesting was accelerated in order to mitigate the adverse impact to the Issuer and the Reporting Person of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code in connection with the pending transaction between the Issuer and Kimberly-Clark Corporation ("Section 280G Mitigation"). This award will be subject to clawback in the event it is determined that the Reporting Person would not have ultimately vested in the award notwithstanding the acceleration reflected herein. These RSUs were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson and, in connection with the Issuer's separation from Johnson & Johnson on August 23, 20223 and pursuant to the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of May 3, 2023 between Johnson & Johnson and the Issuer, were converted into RSUs with respect to Issuer common stock with adjustments made to the number of shares subject to the award in order to preserve the award's value. This award was scheduled to vest in three equal installments on 02/13/2024, 02/13/2025, and 02/13/2026, subject to the reporting person's continued service through the vesting date but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from 02/13/2026 in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation. These units correspond 1 for 1 with the Company's common stock. This award was scheduled to vest in three equal installments on 03/05/2025, 03/05/2026, and 03/05/2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from 03/05/2026 in connection with the 280G Mitigation. Includes RSUs acquired as dividend equivalents. This award was scheduled to vest in three equal installments on 03/10/2026, 03/10/2027, and 03/10/2028, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from 03/10/2026 in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation.
FAQ
What insider stock activity did Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) report in this Form 4?
The filing shows Kenvue’s Chief Scientific Officer had several restricted stock unit (RSU) awards transact into common stock on 12/15/2025. Shares such as 23,158 and 2,994 were acquired at a $0 exercise price, while multiple blocks were withheld to cover taxes upon RSU vesting.
Why was RSU vesting for the Kenvue (KVUE) officer accelerated on 12/15/2025?
One award scheduled to vest in full on 02/13/2026 and portions of other awards originally set to vest between 2024 and 2028 had vesting accelerated on 12/15/2025 as Section 280G Mitigation in connection with a pending transaction between Kenvue and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
What is the origin of the Kenvue (KVUE) RSUs reported in this Form 4?
The RSUs were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson as performance share units or RSUs and, in connection with Kenvue’s separation on 08/23/2023 and the Employee Matters Agreement, were converted into RSUs tied to Kenvue common stock with adjustments made to preserve award value.
Are any of the accelerated Kenvue (KVUE) RSU awards subject to clawback?
Yes. The award that was scheduled to vest in full on 02/13/2026 and was accelerated on 12/15/2025 is subject to clawback if it is determined that the officer would not have ultimately vested in the award absent the acceleration.
Do the Kenvue (KVUE) holdings include dividend equivalent RSUs?
Yes. The disclosure notes that the reported RSU holdings include RSUs acquired as dividend equivalents, which increase the number of units in line with dividends on Kenvue common stock.