Insider moves at NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS): sale, RSUs, options
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NewAmsterdam Pharma Co N.V. Chief Scientific Officer and director Johannes Jacob Pieter Kastelein reported several equity transactions. On January 5, 2026, he sold 6,000 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of $33.25 per share, in a pre-arranged sale made solely to cover tax withholding tied to vesting restricted stock units, described as non-discretionary.
On January 7, 2026, he acquired 25,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) for no consideration, each RSU representing one ordinary share and vesting in three equal annual installments, leaving him with 98,981 ordinary shares beneficially owned. He also received an option to buy 115,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $35.45 per share, expiring January 7, 2036, with 25% vesting on January 2, 2027 and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over three years, all subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Option (right to buy) | 115,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares | 25,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 6,000 | $33.25 | $200K |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents pre-arranged sale of shares by the Reporting Person solely to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs) pursuant to sell-to-cover agreement entered into with the Issuer. The sale does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $32.77 to $33.58 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold in each transaction. Represents RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. 1/3 of the RSUs will vest on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the vesting start date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each such date. Each RSU was granted on January 7, 2026 for no consideration. 25% of the shares underlying the option will vest on Janaury 2, 2027, the one-year anniversary of the vesting start date, with the remaining shares vesting in equal monthly installments thereafter for three years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each such date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) disclose in this Form 4?
The filing shows Johannes Jacob Pieter Kastelein, Chief Scientific Officer and director, sold 6,000 ordinary shares and received 25,500 RSUs plus options on 115,000 ordinary shares.
What equity awards did the NewAmsterdam Pharma CSO receive?
On January 7, 2026, the CSO received 25,500 RSUs granted for no consideration and an option to buy 115,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $35.45 per share.
How do the NewAmsterdam Pharma RSUs vest for the reporting person?
The 25,500 RSUs vest over three years, with 1/3 vesting on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the vesting start date, subject to continued service.
What are the vesting terms of the NewAmsterdam Pharma stock options reported?
For the 115,000-share option, 25% vests on January 2, 2027, with the remaining shares vesting in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service, and the option expires on January 7, 2036.