Insulet Corp (PODD) SVP nets PSU share award with tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insulet Corp executive John W. Kapples reported equity award activity in company stock. On February 12, 2026, he acquired 5,246 shares of common stock at $0 upon satisfaction of performance criteria for Performance Share Units, which were settled one-for-one in shares. On the same date, 1,929 shares at $240.82 were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction tied to the PSU vesting. After these transactions, Kapples directly owned 26,497 shares of Insulet common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kapples John W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INSULET CORPORATION

100 NAGOG PARK

(Street)

ACTON MA 01720

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INSULET CORP [ PODD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		A		5,246(1)	A	$0	28,426	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		F		1,929(2)	D	$240.82	26,497	D

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 issued upon the satisfaction of performance criteria related to Performance Share Units ("PSUs"). The PSUs were settled in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. This transaction represents the withholding of shares upon the vesting of PSUs to cover the associated tax obligations.

	/s/ Patricia K. Dolan, attorney-in-fact	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Insulet Corp (PODD) report for John W. Kapples?

Insulet Corp reported that John W. Kapples acquired 5,246 common shares from Performance Share Units and had 1,929 shares withheld to cover taxes on February 12, 2026. These movements reflect equity award vesting rather than open‑market trading.

How many Insulet (PODD) shares does John W. Kapples own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, John W. Kapples directly owns 26,497 Insulet common shares. This reflects the net result of 5,246 shares delivered from vested Performance Share Units and 1,929 shares withheld to satisfy related tax obligations.

Was the Insulet (PODD) insider transaction a stock purchase or an award?

The Insulet transaction was an equity award, not an open‑market purchase. Kapples received 5,246 shares at $0 when his Performance Share Units vested after meeting performance criteria, and some shares were withheld to cover associated tax liabilities.

Why were 1,929 Insulet (PODD) shares disposed of at $240.82?

The 1,929 shares at $240.82 were disposed of to cover tax obligations from vesting Performance Share Units. This “F” code transaction reflects tax-withholding by delivering shares, a common mechanism for settling equity award-related taxes.

What role does John W. Kapples hold at Insulet Corp (PODD)?

John W. Kapples serves as Insulet’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. His Form 4 reflects changes in his directly held common stock resulting from performance-based share unit vesting and related tax-withholding activity on February 12, 2026.

What do the Performance Share Units (PSUs) mean in the Insulet (PODD) filing?

The Performance Share Units represent conditional awards that convert into common shares when performance criteria are met. In this case, PSUs vested and were settled one-for-one in 5,246 Insulet shares, with a portion withheld to satisfy tax obligations at vesting.