Natera executive sells shares for RSU tax withholding

Natera, Inc. executive John Fesko, President and Chief Business Officer, reported a sale of 295 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at an average price of $267.9893 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Natera, Inc. executive John Fesko, President and Chief Business Officer, reported a sale of 295 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at an average price of $267.9893 per share. The sale was effected to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations arising from vesting RSUs, pursuant to a written instruction under a Rule 10b5-1(c) Stock Unit Agreement granted on January 31, 2025. Following this transaction, Fesko directly holds 183,774 shares of Natera common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 295 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Fesko John

Role PRESIDENT, CHIEF BUS. OFFICER

Sold 295 shs ($79K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	295	$267.9893	$79K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 183,774 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and was made pursuant to a written instruction that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act contained in the Reporting Person's Stock Unit Agreement granted on January 31, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 295 shares Sale price: $267.9893 per share Shares owned after: 183,774 shares

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Shares sold 295 shares Common stock sale by John Fesko on August 3, 2026

Sale price $267.9893 per share Average price for the 295 common shares sold

Shares owned after 183,774 shares Direct Natera common stock holdings following the reported sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1(c), RSUs, tax withholding and remittance obligations, Stock Unit Agreement

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Rule 10b5-1(c) regulatory

"intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act"

Rule 10b5-1(c) is an SEC guideline that lets company insiders set up a written, pre-planned schedule to buy or sell their company stock when they are not in possession of material, nonpublic information. For investors, it matters because such plans can reduce the appearance of insider trading by separating decisions from inside knowledge—like putting your trades on autopilot—while also requiring scrutiny since pre-planned trades can still affect market confidence and share value.

RSUs financial

"tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

tax withholding and remittance obligations financial

"The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations"

Stock Unit Agreement financial

"contained in the Reporting Person's Stock Unit Agreement granted on January 31, 2025"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Natera (NTRA) report for John Fesko?

Natera reported that executive John Fesko, President and Chief Business Officer, sold 295 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026. The transaction was disclosed as a Form 4 insider trade with detailed footnote explanations.

How many Natera (NTRA) shares did John Fesko sell and at what price?

John Fesko sold 295 shares of Natera common stock at an average price of $267.9893 per share. This reflects a relatively small sale size, with the shares tied to tax obligations related to restricted stock units.

Why did John Fesko’s Natera (NTRA) share sale occur?

The sale of 295 shares was made solely to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs. This is a common mechanism where a portion of vested equity is sold to cover associated tax liabilities.

Was John Fesko’s Natera (NTRA) share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The transaction was made pursuant to a written instruction intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). This instruction is contained in Fesko’s Stock Unit Agreement granted on January 31, 2025.

How many Natera (NTRA) shares does John Fesko own after this transaction?

After the sale, John Fesko directly holds 183,774 shares of Natera common stock. This figure represents his reported direct ownership following the 295-share sale used to cover RSU-related tax obligations.

Does the Natera (NTRA) insider sale indicate a discretionary stock sale by John Fesko?

The filing states the sale was to cover tax withholding from vesting RSUs and followed a Rule 10b5-1(c) written instruction. This framing presents the trade as plan-driven and tax-related rather than a purely discretionary open-market sale.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fesko John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NATERA, INC.

13011 MCCALLEN PASS BUILDING A SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78753

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Natera, Inc. [ NTRA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRESIDENT, CHIEF BUS. OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/03/2026		S		295(1)	D	$267.9893	183,774	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and was made pursuant to a written instruction that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act contained in the Reporting Person's Stock Unit Agreement granted on January 31, 2025.

	/s/ Tami Chen, Attorney-in-Fact	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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