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[Form 4] Vaxcyte, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4
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Grant Pickering, who is listed as Vaxcyte, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer and a director, reported transactions dated 09/02/2025 on Form 4. The filing shows three dispositions of Common Stock executed to satisfy tax withholding upon RSU vesting: 2,857 shares, 4,563 shares and 3,420 shares, each at a price of $31.56. Following those transactions the reported amounts beneficially owned on reported lines are 516,247, 511,684 and 508,264 shares respectively. The filing also reports 136,215 shares held indirectly in a trust for the reporting person’s son and 136,215 shares held indirectly in a trust for the reporting person’s daughter. The report notes 329 shares were acquired under the company ESPP on May 16, 2025. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering, indicato come Amministratore Delegato e membro del consiglio di Vaxcyte, Inc., ha segnalato operazioni con data 09/02/2025 nel Modulo 4. La dichiarazione mostra tre cessioni di Azioni Ordinarie effettuate per soddisfare le ritenute fiscali connesse alla maturazione di RSU: 2.857 azioni, 4.563 azioni e 3.420 azioni, ciascuna al prezzo di $31,56. Dopo tali operazioni, gli importi riportati come detenuti a titolo beneficiario nelle righe segnalate sono rispettivamente 516.247, 511.684 e 508.264 azioni. Il documento indica inoltre 136.215 azioni detenute indirettamente in un trust per il figlio del dichiarante e 136.215 azioni detenute indirettamente in un trust per la figlia del dichiarante. La segnalazione nota che 329 azioni sono state acquisite tramite il piano ESPP dell'azienda il 16 maggio 2025. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering, registrado como Director Ejecutivo y miembro del consejo de Vaxcyte, Inc., informó transacciones con fecha 09/02/2025 en el Formulario 4. La presentación muestra tres disposiciones de Acciones Comunes realizadas para cubrir la retención fiscal por la consolidación de RSU: 2.857 acciones, 4.563 acciones y 3.420 acciones, cada una a un precio de $31.56. Tras esas transacciones, las cantidades informadas como propiedad beneficiaria en las líneas reportadas son 516.247, 511.684 y 508.264 acciones, respectivamente. La presentación también reporta 136.215 acciones retenidas indirectamente en un fideicomiso para el hijo de la persona que informa y 136.215 acciones retenidas indirectamente en un fideicomiso para la hija. El informe señala que 329 acciones se adquirieron bajo el ESPP de la compañía el 16 de mayo de 2025. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering은 Vaxcyte, Inc.의 최고경영자(CEO) 및 이사로 등재되어 있으며, 09/02/2025자 거래를 Form 4에 보고했습니다. 제출서류에는 RSU 베스팅에 따른 세금 원천징수를 충당하기 위해 실행된 보통주 처분 세 건이 기재되어 있습니다: 각각 2,857주, 4,563주 및 3,420주로, 주당 가격은 모두 $31.56였습니다. 해당 거래 후 보고된 라인별 소유 수량은 각각 516,247, 511,684, 508,264주입니다. 제출서류는 또한 보고인의 아들을 위한 신탁에 간접 보유된 136,215주와 보고인의 딸을 위한 신탁에 간접 보유된 136,215주가 있음을 명시합니다. 이 보고서에는 329주가 2025년 5월 16일 회사의 ESPP를 통해 취득되었음이 기재되어 있습니다. Form 4는 대리인이 09/04/2025에 서명했습니다.

Grant Pickering, figurant comme Directeur Général et administrateur de Vaxcyte, Inc., a déclaré des opérations datées du 09/02/2025 dans le formulaire 4. Le dépôt fait état de trois cessions d'actions ordinaires effectuées pour satisfaire la retenue d'impôt liée à la maturation de RSU : 2 857 actions, 4 563 actions et 3 420 actions, chacune au prix de 31,56 $. Après ces opérations, les montants déclarés comme détenus à titre bénéficiaire sur les lignes rapportées sont respectivement 516 247, 511 684 et 508 264 actions. Le dépôt signale également 136 215 actions détenues indirectement dans une fiducie pour le fils du déclarant et 136 215 actions détenues indirectement dans une fiducie pour la fille. Le rapport indique que 329 actions ont été acquises dans le cadre du plan ESPP de la société le 16 mai 2025. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering, der als Chief Executive Officer und Director von Vaxcyte, Inc. aufgeführt ist, meldete Transaktionen datiert 09/02/2025 im Formular 4. Die Einreichung weist drei Veräußerungen von Stammaktien aus, die zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge bei der Vesting von RSU vorgenommen wurden: 2.857 Aktien, 4.563 Aktien und 3.420 Aktien, jeweils zu einem Preis von $31,56. Nach diesen Transaktionen betragen die in den gemeldeten Zeilen angegebenen wirtschaftlich gehaltenen Beträge jeweils 516.247, 511.684 und 508.264 Aktien. Die Einreichung meldet außerdem 136.215 Aktien, die indirekt in einem Trust für den Sohn der meldenden Person gehalten werden, sowie 136.215 Aktien, die indirekt in einem Trust für die Tochter gehalten werden. Der Bericht vermerkt, dass 329 Aktien am 16. Mai 2025 über den ESPP des Unternehmens erworben wurden. Das Formular 4 wurde am 09/04/2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

Positive
  • Timely and clear disclosure of insider transactions and tax-withholding RSU surrenders
  • Substantial continued ownership remains via direct holdings and 136,215 shares in each children's trust
Negative
  • Reduction in direct holdings due to RSU shares surrendered: 2,857, 4,563, and 3,420 shares
  • Multiple disposition entries on the same date indicate concentrated share reductions for tax purposes

Insights

TL;DR: Routine RSU tax-withholding sales reduced direct holdings but substantial ownership remains; transactions appear administrative rather than material.

The filings indicate multiple small dispositions tied to RSU tax withholding at $31.56 per share on 09/02/2025. These are recorded as disposition codes and reduce direct beneficial holdings while substantial indirect holdings remain via trusts totaling 272,430 shares (reported as 136,215 for each child trust). Such surrenders to cover taxes are common and do not change control. For investors, the key facts are the sizes of the dispositions and the continuing meaningful ownership stakes held directly and indirectly by the CEO.

TL;DR: Disclosure complies with Section 16; use of attorney-in-fact and trust reporting are appropriately documented.

The Form 4 shows timely reporting and proper identification of indirect holdings via family trusts. The signature by attorney-in-fact is disclosed and the explanation clarifies the nature of the dispositions as RSU tax withholding. From a governance perspective, the filing demonstrates adherence to insider reporting obligations and transparent attribution of indirect ownership.

Grant Pickering, indicato come Amministratore Delegato e membro del consiglio di Vaxcyte, Inc., ha segnalato operazioni con data 09/02/2025 nel Modulo 4. La dichiarazione mostra tre cessioni di Azioni Ordinarie effettuate per soddisfare le ritenute fiscali connesse alla maturazione di RSU: 2.857 azioni, 4.563 azioni e 3.420 azioni, ciascuna al prezzo di $31,56. Dopo tali operazioni, gli importi riportati come detenuti a titolo beneficiario nelle righe segnalate sono rispettivamente 516.247, 511.684 e 508.264 azioni. Il documento indica inoltre 136.215 azioni detenute indirettamente in un trust per il figlio del dichiarante e 136.215 azioni detenute indirettamente in un trust per la figlia del dichiarante. La segnalazione nota che 329 azioni sono state acquisite tramite il piano ESPP dell'azienda il 16 maggio 2025. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering, registrado como Director Ejecutivo y miembro del consejo de Vaxcyte, Inc., informó transacciones con fecha 09/02/2025 en el Formulario 4. La presentación muestra tres disposiciones de Acciones Comunes realizadas para cubrir la retención fiscal por la consolidación de RSU: 2.857 acciones, 4.563 acciones y 3.420 acciones, cada una a un precio de $31.56. Tras esas transacciones, las cantidades informadas como propiedad beneficiaria en las líneas reportadas son 516.247, 511.684 y 508.264 acciones, respectivamente. La presentación también reporta 136.215 acciones retenidas indirectamente en un fideicomiso para el hijo de la persona que informa y 136.215 acciones retenidas indirectamente en un fideicomiso para la hija. El informe señala que 329 acciones se adquirieron bajo el ESPP de la compañía el 16 de mayo de 2025. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering은 Vaxcyte, Inc.의 최고경영자(CEO) 및 이사로 등재되어 있으며, 09/02/2025자 거래를 Form 4에 보고했습니다. 제출서류에는 RSU 베스팅에 따른 세금 원천징수를 충당하기 위해 실행된 보통주 처분 세 건이 기재되어 있습니다: 각각 2,857주, 4,563주 및 3,420주로, 주당 가격은 모두 $31.56였습니다. 해당 거래 후 보고된 라인별 소유 수량은 각각 516,247, 511,684, 508,264주입니다. 제출서류는 또한 보고인의 아들을 위한 신탁에 간접 보유된 136,215주와 보고인의 딸을 위한 신탁에 간접 보유된 136,215주가 있음을 명시합니다. 이 보고서에는 329주가 2025년 5월 16일 회사의 ESPP를 통해 취득되었음이 기재되어 있습니다. Form 4는 대리인이 09/04/2025에 서명했습니다.

Grant Pickering, figurant comme Directeur Général et administrateur de Vaxcyte, Inc., a déclaré des opérations datées du 09/02/2025 dans le formulaire 4. Le dépôt fait état de trois cessions d'actions ordinaires effectuées pour satisfaire la retenue d'impôt liée à la maturation de RSU : 2 857 actions, 4 563 actions et 3 420 actions, chacune au prix de 31,56 $. Après ces opérations, les montants déclarés comme détenus à titre bénéficiaire sur les lignes rapportées sont respectivement 516 247, 511 684 et 508 264 actions. Le dépôt signale également 136 215 actions détenues indirectement dans une fiducie pour le fils du déclarant et 136 215 actions détenues indirectement dans une fiducie pour la fille. Le rapport indique que 329 actions ont été acquises dans le cadre du plan ESPP de la société le 16 mai 2025. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 09/04/2025.

Grant Pickering, der als Chief Executive Officer und Director von Vaxcyte, Inc. aufgeführt ist, meldete Transaktionen datiert 09/02/2025 im Formular 4. Die Einreichung weist drei Veräußerungen von Stammaktien aus, die zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge bei der Vesting von RSU vorgenommen wurden: 2.857 Aktien, 4.563 Aktien und 3.420 Aktien, jeweils zu einem Preis von $31,56. Nach diesen Transaktionen betragen die in den gemeldeten Zeilen angegebenen wirtschaftlich gehaltenen Beträge jeweils 516.247, 511.684 und 508.264 Aktien. Die Einreichung meldet außerdem 136.215 Aktien, die indirekt in einem Trust für den Sohn der meldenden Person gehalten werden, sowie 136.215 Aktien, die indirekt in einem Trust für die Tochter gehalten werden. Der Bericht vermerkt, dass 329 Aktien am 16. Mai 2025 über den ESPP des Unternehmens erworben wurden. Das Formular 4 wurde am 09/04/2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
PICKERING GRANT

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O VAXCYTE, INC.
825 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, STE. 300

(Street)
SAN CARLOS CA 94070

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vaxcyte, Inc. [ PCVX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 09/02/2025 F 2,857(1) D $31.56 516,247(2) D
Common Stock 09/02/2025 F 4,563(1) D $31.56 511,684 D
Common Stock 09/02/2025 F 3,420(1) D $31.56 508,264 D
Common Stock 136,215 I By Children's Trust(3)
Common Stock 136,215 I By Children's Trust(4)
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. Represents shares surrendered to the Issuer to cover applicable tax withholding obligations realized upon the vesting of RSUs.
2. Includes 329 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 16, 2025.
3. Shares are held directly by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's son.
4. Shares are held directly by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's daughter.
Remarks:
Grant Pickering, by /s/ Peter N. Efremenko, Attorney-In-Fact 09/04/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What transactions did Grant Pickering report on Form 4 for PCVX?

He reported dispositions of Common Stock to cover RSU tax withholding: 2,857, 4,563, and 3,420 shares on 09/02/2025 at $31.56 per share.

How many shares does Grant Pickering indirectly hold in trusts according to the filing?

The filing reports 136,215 shares held in a trust for his son and 136,215 shares held in a trust for his daughter.

Did the Form 4 disclose any shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)?

Yes, the filing notes 329 shares were acquired under the Issuer's ESPP on May 16, 2025.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Peter N. Efremenko, on behalf of Grant Pickering on 09/04/2025.

Were the dispositions explained in the filing?

Yes. The filing explains the shares were surrendered to the issuer to cover applicable tax withholding obligations realized upon RSU vesting.
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