Madrigal CEO sells 11,583 shares in plan trades
Madrigal’s CEO reported 11,583 MDGL shares sold in September 2026, including tax-withholding sales and trades under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (MDGL) reported that President and CEO William John Sibold sold 11,583 shares of common stock in 24 open-market transactions on September 9 and 11, 2026. Sales on September 9 were made by the issuer on his behalf to cover tax withholding from vesting restricted stock units, and were automatic. Sales on September 11 were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 5, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 11,583 shares
Net Sell
24 txns
Insider
Sibold William John
Role
President and CEO
Sold
11,583 shs ($6.24M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F17 | 60 | $533.0913 | $32K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F18 | 106 | $534.063 | $57K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F19 | 218 | $535.9435 | $117K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F20 | 160 | $537.6175 | $86K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F21 | 687 | $540.5857 | $371K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F22 | 368 | $541.6423 | $199K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F23 | 1,202 | $542.6032 | $652K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F24 | 1,539 | $544.024 | $837K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F25 | 761 | $544.8307 | $415K |
| Sale | Common Stock F16, F26 | 120 | $546.3767 | $66K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F2 | 131 | $527.8783 | $69K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F3 | 347 | $529.2671 | $184K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F4 | 522 | $530.2311 | $277K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F5 | 368 | $531.9897 | $196K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F6 | 512 | $533.0932 | $273K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F7 | 396 | $534.1964 | $212K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F8 | 644 | $535.2719 | $345K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F9 | 1,040 | $536.1123 | $558K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F10 | 640 | $537.1738 | $344K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F11 | 520 | $538.2971 | $280K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F12 | 215 | $539.0281 | $116K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F13 | 505 | $540.1909 | $273K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F14 | 362 | $541.6538 | $196K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F15 | 160 | $542.5475 | $87K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 197,746 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (26)
- F1. This sale represents the number of shares sold by the Issuer on behalf of the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. This sale was automatic and not at the discretion of the Reporting Person.
- F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $527.49 to $528.27, 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 ranges set forth in this footnote and the footnotes below.
- F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $528.54 to $529.51, inclusive.
- F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $529.64 to $530.48, inclusive.
- F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $531.57 to $532.28, inclusive.
- F6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $532.57 to $533.29, inclusive.
- F7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $533.58 to $534.57, inclusive.
- F8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $534.63 to $535.62, inclusive.
- F9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $535.64 to $536.45, inclusive.
- F10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $536.64 to $537.56, inclusive.
- F11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $537.70 to $538.65, inclusive.
- F12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $538.86 to $539.83, inclusive.
- F13. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $539.86 to $540.47, inclusive.
- F14. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $541.29 to $542.27, inclusive.
- F15. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $542.42 to $542.68, inclusive.
- F16. These sales were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 5, 2026.
- F17. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $532.76 to $533.64, inclusive.
- F18. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $533.76 to $534.48, inclusive.
- F19. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $535.52 to $536.02, inclusive.
- F20. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $537.235 to $538.00, inclusive.
- F21. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $539.97 to $540.90, inclusive.
- F22. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $541.00 to $541.73, inclusive.
- F23. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $542.11 to $543.02, inclusive.
- F24. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $543.27 to $544.20, inclusive.
- F25. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $544.38 to $545.32, inclusive.
- F26. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $546.28 to $546.56, inclusive.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 11,583 shares
Number of sale transactions: 24 transactions
Representative sale price (low end): $527.88 per share
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Total shares sold
11,583 shares
Aggregate common stock sales reported in the Form 4 transaction summary
Number of sale transactions
24 transactions
Non-derivative sale entries reported for September 9 and 11, 2026
Representative sale price (low end)
$527.88 per share
Weighted average price for a September 9, 2026 sale of 131 shares
Representative sale price (high end)
$546.38 per share
Weighted average price for a September 11, 2026 sale of 120 shares
10b5-1 plan adoption date
June 5, 2026
Date the reporting person adopted the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing September 11 sales
Trading dates
September 9–11, 2026
Dates on which the reported common stock sales occurred
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, weighted average price
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"These sales were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"sold by the Issuer on behalf of the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations"
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
FAQ
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On what dates did the MDGL insider sales occur?
The reported sales of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL) common stock occurred on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026, according to the transaction dates listed for each sale.
Were the September 11, 2026 MDGL insider sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. A footnote explains that the September 11, 2026 sales were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 5, 2026.
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