Natera (NTRA) president sells 1,652 shares to cover RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Natera, Inc. president of clinical diagnostics Solomon Moshkevich reported an open-market sale of 1,652 shares of common stock at $202.8398 per share. According to the footnote, the sale was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to RSU vesting under a written instruction intended to meet Rule 10b5-1(c) conditions. Following the transaction, he directly holds 140,643 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,652 shares ($335,091)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Moshkevich Solomon
Role
PRESIDENT, CLINICALDIAGNOSTICS
Sold
1,652 shs ($335K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,652 | $202.8398 | $335K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 140,643 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,652 shares
Sale price: $202.8398 per share
Transaction value: $335,000+
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5 metrics
Shares sold
1,652 shares
Open-market sale on 2026-05-26
Sale price
$202.8398 per share
Natera common stock
Transaction value
$335,000+
Approximate gross proceeds from 1,652-share sale
Shares owned after
140,643 shares
Direct holdings following transaction
Net share change
-1,652 shares
Net-sell direction in transaction summary
Key Terms
RSUs, tax withholding, Rule 10b5-1(c), Stock Unit Agreement
4 terms
RSUs financial
"in connection with the vesting of RSUs and made pursuant"
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 financial
"The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
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.
Stock Unit Agreement financial
"contained in the Reporting Person's Stock Unit Agreement granted on June 10, 2022"
FAQ
What did Natera (NTRA) executive Solomon Moshkevich report in this Form 4?
Solomon Moshkevich reported selling 1,652 shares of Natera common stock at $202.8398 per share. The filing states the sale was linked to tax withholding for RSU vesting under a written Rule 10b5-1(c) instruction.
Was the Natera (NTRA) insider sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement?
Yes. The footnote explains the sale was made pursuant to a written instruction in the reporting person’s stock unit agreement. That instruction is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act.
What type of transaction was reported for Natera (NTRA) in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports a non-derivative open-market sale of Natera common stock coded “S.” It covers 1,652 shares sold at $202.8398 per share, with the filing describing it as a sale in open market or private transaction.