[Form 4] Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Stephen J. Hill, Chief Operating Officer and director of Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), reported two equity transactions: 8,000 shares of common stock were issued on 08/20/2025 upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units (4,000 shares vested immediately; 4,000 remain subject to service-through vesting on 08/20/2026). The reporting person then sold 1,004 shares on 08/21/2025 to cover tax withholding at a weighted-average price of $10.544 (sale prices ranged $10.49–$10.64). Share counts reported: 16,849 shares beneficially owned after issuance and 15,845 shares after the tax-withholding sale.
Stephen J. Hill, Chief Operating Officer e membro del consiglio di Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), ha effettuato due operazioni su titoli: il 20/08/2025 sono state assegnate 8.000 azioni ordinarie a seguito del consolidamento di restricted stock units legate alla performance (4.000 azioni sono maturate immediatamente; le restanti 4.000 sono soggette a vesting per servizio fino al 20/08/2026). Il giorno successivo il dichiarante ha poi venduto 1.004 azioni (21/08/2025) per coprire le ritenute fiscali, al prezzo medio ponderato di $10.544 (i prezzi di vendita variavano tra $10,49 e $10,64). Numero di azioni dichiarate: 16.849 possedute dopo l’assegnazione e 15.845 dopo la vendita per ritenuta fiscale.
Stephen J. Hill, Director de Operaciones y miembro del consejo de Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), comunicó dos operaciones sobre acciones: el 20/08/2025 se emitieron 8.000 acciones ordinarias al consolidarse restricted stock units basadas en rendimiento (4.000 acciones adquiridas de inmediato; 4.000 quedan sujetas a vesting por servicio hasta el 20/08/2026). Al día siguiente, la persona informante vendió 1.004 acciones (21/08/2025) para cubrir retenciones fiscales, a un precio medio ponderado de $10.544 (los precios de venta oscilaron entre $10,49 y $10,64). Acciones declaradas: 16.849 en propiedad tras la emisión y 15.845 tras la venta para cubrir impuestos.
Stephen J. Hill, Lyell Immunopharma(LYEL)의 최고운영책임자 겸 이사로서 두 건의 주식 거래를 보고했습니다: 2025-08-20에 성과 기반 제한주식유닛이 확정되어 보통주 8,000주가 발행되었습니다(4,000주는 즉시 완전 취득; 나머지 4,000주는 서비스 기반 베스팅으로 2026-08-20까지 유효). 보고자는 다음 날인 2025-08-21에 세금 원천징수를 위해 1,004주를 매도했으며 가중평균 매도가는 $10.544였습니다(매도가는 $10.49–$10.64 범위). 보고된 보유 주식 수: 발행 후 16,849주, 세금 원천징수 매도 후 15,845주.
Stephen J. Hill, directeur des opérations et administrateur de Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), a déclaré deux opérations sur titres : le 20/08/2025, 8 000 actions ordinaires ont été attribuées lors de la levée d’unités d’actions restreintes liées à la performance (4 000 actions acquises immédiatement ; 4 000 restent soumises à un vesting lié au service jusqu’au 20/08/2026). Le jour suivant, la personne déclarante a vendu 1 004 actions (21/08/2025) pour couvrir les prélèvements fiscaux, au prix moyen pondéré de 10,544 $ (prix de vente entre 10,49 $ et 10,64 $). Nombre d’actions déclarées : 16 849 détenues après l’attribution et 15 845 après la vente pour impôts.
Stephen J. Hill, Chief Operating Officer und Direktor von Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), meldete zwei Aktiengeschäfte: Am 20.08.2025 wurden 8.000 Stammaktien ausgegeben aufgrund der Ausübung performancebasierter Restricted Stock Units (4.000 Aktien sind sofort vestet; 4.000 verbleiben mit Dienst-Bvesting bis zum 20.08.2026). Am folgenden Tag verkaufte die berichtende Person 1.004 Aktien (21.08.2025), um Steuerrückbehalt zu decken, zum gewichteten Durchschnittspreis von $10,544 (Verkaufspreise lagen zwischen $10,49 und $10,64). Gemeldete Stückzahlen: 16.849 nach Ausgabe und 15.845 nach dem Verkauf zur Steuerabdeckung.
- Performance criteria achieved for the awarded RSUs, resulting in issuance of 8,000 common shares (4,000 vested immediately).
- Compensation committee certification of performance-based vesting indicates formal governance oversight of equity awards.
- Alignment of incentives preserved by leaving 4,000 performance shares subject to continued service through 08/20/2026.
- Automatic sale of 1,004 shares to cover tax withholding reduced the reporting person’s beneficial holdings from 16,849 to 15,845 shares.
- No information provided on the number of shares sold at each price within the reported $10.49–$10.64 range without SEC request.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider vesting and tax-withholding sale; modest share increase then partial divestiture, no material dilution or unusual trading behavior.
The filing documents the vesting of performance-based RSUs and a subsequent automatic sale to satisfy tax obligations. The net change in beneficial ownership is modest (16,849 to 15,845 shares) and the sale price range ($10.49–$10.64) is narrow, indicating routine settlement activity rather than discretionary market timing. No options, derivatives, or large dispositions were reported that would materially affect outstanding share count or signal major insider repositioning.
TL;DR: Governance procedures appear standard: performance-based equity vesting certified by compensation committee and automatic tax sale executed.
The disclosure notes the compensation committee certified achievement of performance criteria for the RSUs before issuance, reflecting governance oversight of award payouts. The remaining 4,000 performance shares remain subject to continued service through 08/20/2026, aligning management incentives with future performance. The automatic sale to cover tax withholding is a common administrative step and does not suggest governance or compliance concerns based on the information provided.
Stephen J. Hill, Chief Operating Officer e membro del consiglio di Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), ha effettuato due operazioni su titoli: il 20/08/2025 sono state assegnate 8.000 azioni ordinarie a seguito del consolidamento di restricted stock units legate alla performance (4.000 azioni sono maturate immediatamente; le restanti 4.000 sono soggette a vesting per servizio fino al 20/08/2026). Il giorno successivo il dichiarante ha poi venduto 1.004 azioni (21/08/2025) per coprire le ritenute fiscali, al prezzo medio ponderato di $10.544 (i prezzi di vendita variavano tra $10,49 e $10,64). Numero di azioni dichiarate: 16.849 possedute dopo l’assegnazione e 15.845 dopo la vendita per ritenuta fiscale.
Stephen J. Hill, Director de Operaciones y miembro del consejo de Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), comunicó dos operaciones sobre acciones: el 20/08/2025 se emitieron 8.000 acciones ordinarias al consolidarse restricted stock units basadas en rendimiento (4.000 acciones adquiridas de inmediato; 4.000 quedan sujetas a vesting por servicio hasta el 20/08/2026). Al día siguiente, la persona informante vendió 1.004 acciones (21/08/2025) para cubrir retenciones fiscales, a un precio medio ponderado de $10.544 (los precios de venta oscilaron entre $10,49 y $10,64). Acciones declaradas: 16.849 en propiedad tras la emisión y 15.845 tras la venta para cubrir impuestos.
Stephen J. Hill, Lyell Immunopharma(LYEL)의 최고운영책임자 겸 이사로서 두 건의 주식 거래를 보고했습니다: 2025-08-20에 성과 기반 제한주식유닛이 확정되어 보통주 8,000주가 발행되었습니다(4,000주는 즉시 완전 취득; 나머지 4,000주는 서비스 기반 베스팅으로 2026-08-20까지 유효). 보고자는 다음 날인 2025-08-21에 세금 원천징수를 위해 1,004주를 매도했으며 가중평균 매도가는 $10.544였습니다(매도가는 $10.49–$10.64 범위). 보고된 보유 주식 수: 발행 후 16,849주, 세금 원천징수 매도 후 15,845주.
Stephen J. Hill, directeur des opérations et administrateur de Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), a déclaré deux opérations sur titres : le 20/08/2025, 8 000 actions ordinaires ont été attribuées lors de la levée d’unités d’actions restreintes liées à la performance (4 000 actions acquises immédiatement ; 4 000 restent soumises à un vesting lié au service jusqu’au 20/08/2026). Le jour suivant, la personne déclarante a vendu 1 004 actions (21/08/2025) pour couvrir les prélèvements fiscaux, au prix moyen pondéré de 10,544 $ (prix de vente entre 10,49 $ et 10,64 $). Nombre d’actions déclarées : 16 849 détenues après l’attribution et 15 845 après la vente pour impôts.
Stephen J. Hill, Chief Operating Officer und Direktor von Lyell Immunopharma (LYEL), meldete zwei Aktiengeschäfte: Am 20.08.2025 wurden 8.000 Stammaktien ausgegeben aufgrund der Ausübung performancebasierter Restricted Stock Units (4.000 Aktien sind sofort vestet; 4.000 verbleiben mit Dienst-Bvesting bis zum 20.08.2026). Am folgenden Tag verkaufte die berichtende Person 1.004 Aktien (21.08.2025), um Steuerrückbehalt zu decken, zum gewichteten Durchschnittspreis von $10,544 (Verkaufspreise lagen zwischen $10,49 und $10,64). Gemeldete Stückzahlen: 16.849 nach Ausgabe und 15.845 nach dem Verkauf zur Steuerabdeckung.