Moderna (MRNA) CFO vests RSUs, 703 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moderna, Inc. Chief Financial Officer James M. Mock reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 2, 2026, 1,453 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of common shares. These units vest over time, with 25% having vested on October 5, 2023 and the remainder in twelve equal quarterly installments.
To cover tax withholding obligations tied to this vesting, 703 common shares were withheld at $50.03 per share, rather than sold in the open market. As a result, Mock’s direct holdings increased on a net basis, leaving him with 57,748 common shares and 2,906 restricted stock units directly owned after the transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,453 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Mock James M
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,453 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,453 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 703 | $50.03 | $35K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,906 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 58,451 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 October 5, 2023 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 1,453 shares
Shares withheld for tax: 703 shares
Tax withholding price: $50.03 per share
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7 metrics
RSUs converted
1,453 shares
Restricted stock units converting into common stock on April 2, 2026
Shares withheld for tax
703 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at vesting
Tax withholding price
$50.03 per share
Price applied to 703 withheld shares
Common shares after transactions
57,748 shares
Direct Moderna common stock held after April 2, 2026
RSUs remaining
2,906 units
Restricted stock units directly held after the conversion
RSU initial vest
25%
Portion of RSU award that vested on October 5, 2023
Remaining vesting pattern
12 quarterly installments
Schedule for the remaining RSU vesting after October 5, 2023
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities, +1 more
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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"
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""
quarterly installments financial
"the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Moderna (MRNA) disclose for CFO James Mock?
Moderna disclosed that CFO James Mock had 1,453 restricted stock units convert into common stock on April 2, 2026. In connection with this vesting, 703 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, resulting in a routine net increase in his share ownership.
Were any of CFO James Mock’s Moderna (MRNA) transactions open-market sales?
No open-market sales were reported. The Form 4 shows shares withheld under code F, representing 703 common shares withheld at $50.03 each to cover tax withholding obligations from RSU vesting, rather than discretionary sales on the open market.
What does the RSU vesting schedule look like for Moderna (MRNA) CFO James Mock?
The restricted stock unit award vested 25% of its shares on October 5, 2023. The remaining units vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, creating a structured, time-based vesting pattern that periodically converts RSUs into Moderna common shares.
How many restricted stock units did Moderna (MRNA) CFO James Mock have before and after this vesting?
On April 2, 2026, 1,453 restricted stock units converted into common stock. After this conversion, he directly holds 2,906 restricted stock units, continuing to provide future scheduled equity vesting under the award’s terms.