[Form 4] PRECIGEN, INC. Insider Trading Activity
Harry Thomasian Jr., Chief Financial Officer of Precigen, Inc. (PGEN), reported the vesting of 125,000 performance stock units (PSUs) on 09/12/2025. These PSUs were part of a grant made on August 28, 2024; the filing states the second installment vested after meeting the applicable performance condition. Each PSU may be settled in one share of the company’s common stock or an equivalent cash amount. Following the reported transaction, Mr. Thomasian directly beneficially owns 125,000 shares attributable to these vested PSUs. The Form 4 was signed on 09/16/2025.
- Receipt of 125,000 PSUs increases the CFO's direct beneficial ownership, aligning management incentives with shareholders
- Vesting tied to performance conditions indicates compensation is linked to measurable company outcomes
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine executive compensation vesting; modest insider ownership increase without disclosed sale.
The report documents the vesting of 125,000 PSUs for the CFO, reflecting achievement of a performance condition tied to a grant dated August 28, 2024. This increases direct beneficial ownership by 125,000 shares or an equivalent cash value. The filing shows acquisition (code A) and a $0 price because PSUs convert into shares rather than being purchased. There is no indication of subsequent sale or hedging. For investors, this is a standard compensation event that aligns management incentives with shareholder value, but it does not by itself provide information on company operating performance or cash flow.
TL;DR: Governance signal: performance-based award vested, demonstrating use of performance criteria in executive pay.
The Form 4 confirms the company used performance stock units with time/metric-based vesting (second installment vested upon meeting performance criteria). Settlement flexibility—share or cash—was disclosed, which is important for understanding potential dilution versus cash expense. The disclosure is complete regarding the vesting event and ownership after vesting. The filing was timely and properly executed via an attorney-in-fact, indicating compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations.