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Moderna officer Bancel proposes $29M share sale

The shares were acquired through a cash-paid stock option exercise, and the reported Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date is May 4, 2026.

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Moderna, Inc. officer and director Stephane Bancel reported a proposed sale of 499,246 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $28,956,268 and an approximate sale date of August 5, 2026.

The 499,246 shares were acquired from the issuer through a stock option exercise paid for in cash on August 5, 2026. A Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date is May 4, 2026. Daniel Tucci signed as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and attorney-in-fact for Bancel.

Proposed sale 499,246 common shares Approximate sale date: August 5, 2026
Aggregate market value $28,956,268 Value reported for the proposed sale
Shares acquired 499,246 shares Acquired through a stock option exercise on August 5, 2026
Shares outstanding 399,235,889 shares Number of shares outstanding listed in the securities information
Stock Option Exercise financial
"Nature of Acquisition Transaction: Stock Option Exercise"
A stock option exercise is the act of using a previously granted right to buy shares of a company's stock at a specific, predetermined price by paying that price and receiving the shares. It matters to investors because exercising changes who owns the shares (which can dilute existing ownership), can trigger taxable events and shift potential gains or losses, and affects voting power and the company’s outstanding share count—like turning a voucher into an actual product that becomes part of circulating supply.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"If Relying on Rule 10b5-1"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
Aggregate Market Value financial
"Aggregate Market Value"
Aggregate market value is the combined price you would pay to buy all outstanding shares of a company or all companies in a group at current market prices — essentially the sum of each stock’s market capitalization. It matters to investors because it shows the overall size and weight of an investment or sector (like the total cost to buy every piece of a puzzle), helps compare scale across companies or markets, and influences index composition and risk exposure.

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How many MRNA shares does Stephane Bancel plan to sell?

Stephane Bancel reported a proposed sale of 499,246 common shares, with an aggregate market value of $28,956,268. The approximate sale date is August 5, 2026.

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144: Filer Information

144: Issuer Information

144: Securities Information



Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold


* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.



Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

144: Remarks and Signature

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