Natera (NTRA) director receives RSU awards in lieu of board fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Chapman Rowan E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Natera, Inc. director Rowan E. Chapman reported two grants of common stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). One grant covers 222 RSUs issued in lieu of quarterly board retainer fees of $23,125, and these RSUs were fully vested at issuance. A second grant covers 114 RSUs, with 25% vesting immediately and the remaining RSUs vesting in three equal quarterly installments thereafter. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Natera common stock, and the filing characterizes both transactions as awards rather than open-market purchases.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Chapman Rowan E
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 114 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 222 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 5,866 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the issuance of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person in lieu of quarterly retainer fees of $23,125 for service on the Issuer's Board of Directors. The RSUs were fully vested at the time of issuance. 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. 25% of the RSUs vest immediately and the remaining RSUs vest in three equal quarterly installments thereafter.
Key Figures
RSUs in lieu of fees: 222 RSUs
Board retainer fees value: $23,125
Additional RSU grant: 114 RSUs
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RSUs in lieu of fees
222 RSUs
Issued for quarterly board retainer fees
Board retainer fees value
$23,125
Quarterly retainer replaced by 222 RSUs
Additional RSU grant
114 RSUs
Separate RSU award with scheduled vesting
Holdings after 222-RSU grant
6,088 shares
Total common shares following that transaction
Holdings after 114-RSU grant
5,866 shares
Total common shares following that transaction
Immediate vesting portion
25%
Of one RSU grant vests immediately
Remaining vesting schedule
3 quarterly installments
For remaining RSUs in second grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), quarterly retainer fees, contingent right, vest
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents the issuance of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
quarterly retainer fees financial
"in lieu of quarterly retainer fees of $23,125 for service on the Issuer's Board"
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock"
vest financial
"25% of the RSUs vest immediately and the remaining RSUs vest in three equal quarterly installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What did Natera (NTRA) director Rowan E. Chapman receive in this Form 4 filing?
Rowan E. Chapman received two grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Natera common stock. One grant covers 222 RSUs and the other 114 RSUs, both reported as awards rather than open-market share purchases.
How many Natera (NTRA) RSUs were granted in lieu of board fees?
The filing shows 222 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) issued to Rowan E. Chapman in lieu of quarterly retainer fees of $23,125 for board service. These RSUs were fully vested at the time they were granted, effectively replacing a cash retainer payment.
What are the vesting terms of Rowan E. Chapman’s new Natera (NTRA) RSUs?
For one RSU grant, 25% of the units vest immediately, with the remaining RSUs vesting in three equal quarterly installments. The separate 222-unit grant issued in lieu of board retainer fees was fully vested upon issuance according to the disclosure.
Were the Natera (NTRA) RSU grants to Rowan E. Chapman open-market purchases?
No. The transactions are coded as awards (code A) and described as issuances of Restricted Stock Units. One award replaces quarterly board retainer fees, and another follows a scheduled vesting pattern rather than reflecting open-market stock purchases.