[Form 4] Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Theodore Alan Huizenga, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer and director of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE), reported a sale of 64 shares of common stock on 09/18/2025 at a price of $29.17 per share. The filing states the shares were sold to pay required tax withholdings related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). After the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 50,242 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/19/2025.
- Transaction disclosed as tax-withholding for RSU vesting, clarifying the non-discretionary nature of the sale
- Insider retains significant ownership after the sale: 50,242 shares remain beneficially owned
- Form 4 filed with required details including transaction date, price, and signature by attorney-in-fact
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: A small, routine insider sale of 64 shares to cover RSU tax withholding; immaterial to company valuation.
The sale is explicitly described as a tax-withholding disposition tied to RSU vesting, indicating a non-discretionary liquidity event rather than a cash-raising or directional bet on the stock. The reported quantity (64 shares) and the post-transaction holding (50,242 shares) suggest the insider retains substantial exposure. This type of Form 4 typically has negligible impact on market perception or valuation.
TL;DR: Proper and timely disclosure of an RSU-related sale demonstrates compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations.
The form identifies the reporting person, relation to issuer, transaction date, and rationale (tax withholding for vested RSUs), matching common governance practices. The signature by an attorney-in-fact is noted, which is acceptable procedural practice. There are no indications of rule exceptions or material governance concerns in this filing.