Moderna (MRNA) CFO awarded options, RSUs and withholds shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moderna, Inc. Chief Financial Officer James M. Mock reported several equity compensation transactions. On March 1, 2026, he received a grant of 37,639 stock options and 49,569 restricted stock units (RSUs), with options and RSUs vesting 25% on March 1, 2027 and the remainder in twelve quarterly installments.
On February 27, 2026, multiple RSU awards converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis, and shares totaling 160, 375, and 4,788 were disposed of at $51.71 per share to cover tax withholding obligations. Following these transactions, Mock continued to hold common stock and derivative awards directly.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
11,004 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
11 txns
Insider
Mock James M
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 37,639 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 49,569 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 329 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 774 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 9,901 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 329 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 160 | $51.71 | $8K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 774 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 375 | $51.71 | $19K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 9,901 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,788 | $51.71 | $248K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 37,639 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 49,569 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 45,553 shares (Direct)
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 28, 2024 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 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 March 1, 2026 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter. 25% of this option will vest and become exercisable on March 1, 2027 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter. 25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award will vest on March 1, 2027 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
FAQ
What equity awards did Moderna (MRNA) CFO James Mock receive?
James M. Mock received a grant of 37,639 stock options and 49,569 restricted stock units. The options and RSUs vest 25% on March 1, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service.
How do James Mock’s Moderna (MRNA) restricted stock units vest?
The RSU award for James Mock vests 25% on March 1, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments. Earlier RSU awards began vesting on February 28, 2024 and February 27, 2025, following similar 25%-then-quarterly vesting schedules detailed in the filing’s footnotes.
What does transaction code F mean in the Moderna (MRNA) Form 4?
Transaction code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. For James Mock, code F entries reflect common shares withheld at $51.71 per share to cover tax withholding obligations triggered by restricted stock unit vesting, rather than discretionary market sales.
How do Moderna (MRNA) restricted stock units convert to common stock?
The footnotes state that restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On February 27, 2026, RSU awards for 329, 774, and 9,901 units were exercised or converted, increasing James Mock’s directly held common shares before certain shares were withheld for tax obligations.
What is the vesting schedule for James Mock’s Moderna (MRNA) stock options?
The stock option grant vests 25% on March 1, 2027, then in twelve equal quarterly installments. This means the option becomes exercisable gradually over several years, aligning Mock’s potential ownership of common shares with ongoing service and long-term company performance incentives.