Neogen (NEOG) officer exercises 35,183 shares, settles tax with stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NEOGEN CORP’s former Chief Legal Officer, Amy M. Rocklin, exercised equity awards and settled related taxes. She converted 35,183 Restricted Stock Units into 35,183 shares of Common Stock at $9.29 per share.
To cover tax obligations, 10,241 shares of Common Stock were delivered back at $9.29 per share in a tax-withholding disposition, a non-market transaction. After these events, she directly holds 82,182 shares of NEOGEN CORP Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
35,183 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Rocklin Amy M
Role
Former Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 35,183 | $9.29 | $327K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 35,183 | $9.29 | $327K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 10,241 | $9.29 | $95K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 92,423 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 35,183 units
Exercise price: $9.29 per share
Shares withheld for taxes: 10,241 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs converted
35,183 units
Restricted Stock Units exercised into Common Stock on 2026-05-18
Exercise price
$9.29 per share
Conversion price for RSUs into Common Stock
Shares withheld for taxes
10,241 shares
Tax-withholding disposition of Common Stock at $9.29 per share
Shares held after transactions
82,182 shares
Direct Common Stock ownership following 2026-05-18 activity
Shares acquired via exercise
35,183 shares
Common Stock received from RSU conversion on 2026-05-18
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, Common Stock
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security titled "Restricted Stock Units" was exercised into Common Stock."
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 disposition financial
"The 10,241-share transaction is described as a tax-withholding disposition."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"The M code reflects exercise or conversion of a 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.
Common Stock financial
"Transactions involve NEOGEN CORP Common Stock at $9.29 per share."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What did NEOG (Neogen Corp) insider Amy M. Rocklin do in this Form 4?
Amy M. Rocklin exercised equity awards and settled related taxes. She converted 35,183 Restricted Stock Units into Common Stock and had 10,241 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, leaving her with 82,182 directly held shares after the transactions.
What type of derivative security did Amy M. Rocklin convert into NEOG Common Stock?
She converted 35,183 Restricted Stock Units into NEOG Common Stock at $9.29 per unit. After the conversion, the Restricted Stock Units balance for this grant fell to zero, indicating the entire reported RSU position under this award was fully settled.