[Form 4] Seres Therapeutics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Seres Therapeutics director Eric D. Shaff reported routine stock transactions tied to vesting of restricted stock units. On May 18, 2026, he sold 259 shares of common stock at $7.53 per share in an open-market sale executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 instruction adopted to cover taxes from RSU vesting.
On May 15, 2026, Shaff exercised derivative awards to acquire 722 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 as RSUs vested and settled. Following these transactions, he directly holds 12,040 shares of common stock, and additional RSUs remain outstanding that continue to vest in quarterly installments.
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Insights
Routine RSU vesting with small tax-related sale under a 10b5-1 plan.
Director Eric D. Shaff converted restricted stock units into 722 shares of Seres Therapeutics common stock and sold 259 shares at $7.53. The filing states the sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 instruction specifically to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting.
This pattern—RSU vesting plus a modest sale for taxes—is typical for equity compensation and carries limited informational value about the insider’s outlook. After the sale, Shaff still directly owns 12,040 shares and continues to hold restricted stock units that vest in quarterly installments, indicating an ongoing equity position.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 259 | $7.53 | $2K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 391 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 331 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 722 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 instruction adopted by the reporting person on March 2, 2023, solely with the intent to cover taxes in connection with the vesting of the restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vested and settled as to 25% of the restricted stock units on February 15, 2024. The remainder of the restricted stock units have vested and settled or will vest and settle in 12 equal quarterly installments thereafter. The restricted stock units have no expiration date. The restricted stock units vested and settled as to 25% of the restricted stock units on February 15, 2025. The remainder of the restricted stock units have vested and settled or will vest and settle in 12 equal quarterly installments thereafter. The restricted stock units have no expiration date.