Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) director receives RSU grants as board compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Baynes Roy D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Natera, Inc. director Roy D. Baynes reported receiving equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). One grant covers 75 RSUs that will vest in full on June 11, 2027, with full vesting also triggered if the company undergoes a change in control.
A separate award of 1,571 RSUs was issued in lieu of cash quarterly retainer fees of $16,875 for board service and was fully vested at issuance. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Natera’s common stock, aligning a portion of director compensation with future share value.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
Baynes Roy D.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,571 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 75 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 20,083 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the issuance of restricted stock units (RSUs) that shall vest in full on June 11, 2027. The RSUs will become fully vested in the event that the Issuer is subject to a change in control. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. Represents the issuance of RSUs to the Reporting Person in lieu of quarterly retainer fees of $16,875 for service on the Issuer's Board of Directors. The RSUs were fully vested at the time of issuance.
Key Figures
Time-vested RSU grant: 75 RSUs
Retainer-fee RSU grant: 1,571 RSUs
Retainer fee amount: $16,875
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Time-vested RSU grant
75 RSUs
Director award vesting June 11, 2027
Retainer-fee RSU grant
1,571 RSUs
Issued in lieu of quarterly board retainer
Retainer fee amount
$16,875
Quarterly board retainer paid in RSUs
Vesting date
June 11, 2027
Full vesting date for 75 RSUs
Key Terms
restricted stock units (RSUs), change in control, quarterly retainer fees, contingent right
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restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Represents the issuance of restricted stock units (RSUs) that shall vest in full on June 11, 2027."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
change in control financial
"The RSUs will become fully vested in the event that the Issuer is subject to a change in control."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
quarterly retainer fees financial
"Represents the issuance of RSUs to the Reporting Person in lieu of quarterly retainer fees of $16,875 for service on the Issuer's Board of Directors."
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Natera (NTRA) disclose for director Roy D. Baynes?
Natera disclosed that director Roy D. Baynes received two equity awards of restricted stock units (RSUs). One grant was 75 RSUs with future vesting, and another grant was 1,571 RSUs issued as compensation in place of a cash quarterly board retainer fee.
How many Natera (NTRA) RSUs did Roy D. Baynes receive in this Form 4?
Roy D. Baynes received a total of 1,646 restricted stock units (RSUs). One grant was 75 RSUs with time-based vesting, and a second grant of 1,571 RSUs was fully vested at issuance as payment for his quarterly board retainer compensation.
When do Roy D. Baynes’s Natera (NTRA) RSUs vest under this award?
One RSU award for 75 units vests in full on June 11, 2027. The filing also states these RSUs will become fully vested if Natera undergoes a change in control, adding an acceleration feature tied to a potential corporate transaction.
Why did Natera (NTRA) issue 1,571 RSUs to Roy D. Baynes?
Natera issued 1,571 restricted stock units (RSUs) to Roy D. Baynes instead of paying his quarterly board retainer fee in cash. The RSUs correspond to fees of $16,875 and were fully vested when granted, effectively delivering director compensation in stock-based form.
What does each RSU granted to Roy D. Baynes by Natera (NTRA) represent?
Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Natera’s common stock. This means that as RSUs vest, they can convert into an equal number of actual Natera shares, linking director compensation directly to the company’s share performance.