Natera (NTRA) CFO sells shares for RSU taxes under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Natera, Inc.’s chief financial officer Michael Burkes Brophy reported multiple sales of common stock on January 27–29, 2026. He sold blocks of 784, 1,237, 1,176, 991 and 876 shares at prices around $240–$230 per share. Footnotes state that part of the sales satisfied tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units and relied on written instructions intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1(c). Other sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 9, 2025 and modified on September 10, 2025. After these transactions, he directly held 59,059 common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 5,064 shares ($1,191,953)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Brophy Michael Burkes
Role
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sold
5,064 shs ($1.19M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 991 | $229.9359 | $228K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 876 | $230.9237 | $202K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,237 | $237.6624 | $294K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,176 | $237.4428 | $279K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 784 | $240.5313 | $189K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 59,935 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and 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 26, 2024. The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and 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 27, 2023. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 9, 2025, as modified on September 10, 2025. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $229.67 to $230.63 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $230.70 to $231.29 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
FAQ
What insider activity did Natera (NTRA) disclose in this Form 4?
Natera disclosed share sales by its chief financial officer, Michael Burkes Brophy. He reported several sales of common stock on January 27–29, 2026, with transactions linked to RSU tax withholding and a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and continues to hold a significant share position.
What is the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan referenced in the Natera Form 4?
The Form 4 states that certain sales occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. It notes these transactions followed a trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 9, 2025 and later modified on September 10, 2025, providing a pre-arranged framework for selling shares.
Were the Natera CFO’s reported sales direct or through another entity?
The transactions are reported as directly held by the CFO. The tabular data classifies all listed trades with ownership form marked "D" for direct, and the filing does not include footnotes reassigning voting or investment power to a separate trust, partnership, or similar entity.