Director at Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) receives 12,174 vested shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moderna director Nader Francois increased his direct equity stake through RSU vesting, not open-market buying. On April 30, 2026, 12,174 restricted stock units converted into the same number of Moderna common shares on a one-for-one basis at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
These RSUs vested in full on that date, reflecting compensation rather than a market trade. Following the conversion, Francois directly owns 32,781 shares of Moderna common stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
12,174 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Nader Francois
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 12,174 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 12,174 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 32,781 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested in full on April 30, 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 12,174 shares
Exercise price: $0.00 per share
Shares owned after: 32,781 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs converted
12,174 shares
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on April 30, 2026
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Conversion of restricted stock units to common stock
Shares owned after
32,781 shares
Total Moderna common stock directly owned after transaction
Transactions acquiring
2 entries
Two acquire-side records related to RSU conversion
Derivative exercises
1 exercise, 12,174 shares
Exercise or conversion of derivative security (RSUs)
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, one-for-one basis, vested in full
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested in full on April 30, 2026."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
vested in full financial
"The shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested in full on April 30, 2026."
FAQ
What did Moderna (MRNA) director Nader Francois report in this Form 4?
Nader Francois reported the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into Moderna common shares. On April 30, 2026, 12,174 RSUs converted one-for-one into 12,174 shares, increasing his direct ownership to 32,781 shares without any open-market purchase or sale.
When did the restricted stock units for Nader Francois at Moderna (MRNA) fully vest?
The restricted stock units vested in full on April 30, 2026. On that same date, 12,174 RSUs converted into an equal number of Moderna common shares, as noted in the filing footnotes describing the vesting and one-for-one conversion terms.
How are Nader Francois’s restricted stock units in Moderna (MRNA) structured?
The restricted stock units convert into Moderna common stock on a one-for-one basis. In this event, 12,174 RSUs vested and were settled as 12,174 common shares at an exercise price of $0.00, illustrating a standard equity compensation arrangement for a company director.