Natures Sunshine (NATR) EVP has 2,562 shares withheld to cover RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS INC executive Bryant J. Yates reported routine tax-related share withholdings tied to restricted stock units, rather than open-market trades. On March 10 and 11, 2026, a total of 2,562 Common Shares were withheld at prices of $25.08 and $24.76 per share to cover tax obligations when prior restricted stock unit grants vested. After these tax-withholding dispositions, Yates directly holds 104,670 Common Shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity position in the company.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Yates Bryant J
Role
EVP & President, Europe
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,103 | $24.76 | $27K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,459 | $25.08 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 104,670 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of NATR common stock withheld to pay taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 10, 2025. The number of shares withheld was determined on March 10, 2026, based on the closing price of NATR common stock on that date. Represents shares of NATR common stock withheld to pay taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 11, 2024. The number of shares withheld was determined on March 11, 2026, based on the closing price of NATR common stock on that date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Natures Sunshine (NATR) report for Bryant J. Yates?
Bryant J. Yates reported two tax-withholding dispositions totaling 2,562 Natures Sunshine Common Shares. These shares were withheld to cover taxes due upon vesting of previously granted restricted stock units, rather than being sold in open-market transactions.
Were the recent NATR insider transactions open-market sales or tax withholdings?
The reported NATR insider transactions were tax withholdings, not open-market sales. Shares were withheld to pay taxes when restricted stock units vested, consistent with the description of “payment of tax liability by delivering securities” in the filing.
Does the Form 4 suggest any change in Bryant Yates’ confidence in Natures Sunshine (NATR)?
The Form 4 reflects routine tax-withholding dispositions tied to RSU vesting, not discretionary buying or selling. Yates still holds 104,670 shares, so the filing shows administrative tax events rather than a change in his directional view on Natures Sunshine stock.