Moderna (MRNA) Chief Legal Officer reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholdings
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moderna, Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer Shannon Thyme Klinger reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 27 and 28, 2026, RSUs converted into a total of 1,101 shares of common stock, reflecting scheduled vesting of prior awards.
Across the same two days, 533 shares of common stock were disposed of at prices of $47.03 and $47.61 per share, solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the RSU vests. These transactions are not open-market purchases or sales and leave Klinger with a continuing direct ownership stake in Moderna common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,101 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Klinger Shannon Thyme
Role
Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 328 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 328 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 159 | $47.61 | $8K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 773 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 773 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 374 | $47.03 | $18K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 987 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 66,509 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents shares withheld at the election of the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vest of restricted stock units. 25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested on February 27, 2025 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter. 25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested on February 28, 2024 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
Key Figures
RSU conversions to common stock: 1,101 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 533 shares
Tax-withholding price May 27, 2026: $47.03 per share
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6 metrics
RSU conversions to common stock
1,101 shares
Total RSUs converted into common stock on May 27–28, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
533 shares
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on May 27–28, 2026
Tax-withholding price May 27, 2026
$47.03 per share
Price used for 374 shares withheld for taxes
Tax-withholding price May 28, 2026
$47.61 per share
Price used for 159 shares withheld for taxes
RSU conversion May 27, 2026
773 RSUs
Restricted stock units converting into 773 common shares
RSU conversion May 28, 2026
328 RSUs
Restricted stock units converting into 328 common shares
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, derivative security, exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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
"Represents shares withheld at the election of the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vest of restricted stock units."
derivative security financial
"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.
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Moderna (MRNA) report for Shannon Thyme Klinger?
Moderna reported that Chief Legal Officer Shannon Thyme Klinger had restricted stock units vest into common shares and simultaneously disposed of some shares to cover tax obligations, reflecting routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling.
Were the Moderna (MRNA) insider transactions open-market sales by Shannon Thyme Klinger?
No. The reported dispositions of 374 and 159 Moderna shares were tax-withholding transactions. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from RSU vesting, not sold in open-market trades, so they do not represent discretionary selling by the insider.