Tax withholding trims Frank Torti’s Roivant Sciences (ROIV) share count
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Roivant Sciences Ltd. reported that President and Vant Chair Frank Torti had 40,310 common shares withheld on June 30, 2026 to cover tax obligations. The shares were "net settled" from previously granted RSUs when they vested, rather than sold in the open market.
After this tax-withholding disposition, Torti directly holds 13,536,202 common shares, indicating this was a routine compensation-related event rather than a change in his overall investment stance.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Torti Frank
Role
President and Vant Chair
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 40,310 | $35.39 | $1.43M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 13,536,202 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for tax: 40,310 shares
Tax-withholding price: $35.39 per share
Shares held after transaction: 13,536,202 shares
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5 metrics
Shares withheld for tax
40,310 shares
Tax-withholding disposition of common shares on June 30, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$35.39 per share
Value assigned to withheld Roivant common shares
Shares held after transaction
13,536,202 shares
Direct Roivant common share holdings following tax withholding
Tax-withholding transaction count
1 transaction
Single Form 4 entry coded F for tax withholding
RSU-related disposition
Net settlement of vested RSUs
Shares withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations
Key Terms
RSUs, net settlement, tax withholding obligations, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more
5 terms
RSUs financial
"Represents the "net settlement" by the Issuer of RSUs previously granted to the reporting person"
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.
net settlement financial
"Represents the "net settlement" by the Issuer of RSUs previously granted"
tax withholding obligations financial
"in order to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Roivant Sciences (ROIV) insider Frank Torti report in this Form 4?
Frank Torti reported a tax-withholding disposition of 40,310 Roivant common shares. The shares were withheld upon RSU vesting to satisfy tax obligations, rather than sold on the open market, and are part of routine equity compensation.
What is the transaction code 'F' in Roivant (ROIV) insider Frank Torti’s Form 4?
Transaction code "F" indicates payment of a tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, Roivant Sciences net settled RSUs by withholding shares from Frank Torti to cover applicable tax withholding obligations upon vesting.