Sera Prognostics (SERA) officer sells shares to cover RSU tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sera Prognostics Chief Data Officer Paul Kearney reported an open-market sale of 2,026 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $1.96 per share on March 9, 2026. According to the disclosure, these shares were sold solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units under a mandatory “sell to cover” arrangement, meaning the transaction was not discretionary. Following this tax-related sale, Kearney continues to hold 165,357 shares of Sera Prognostics common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,026 shares ($3,971)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Kearney Paul
Role
Chief Data Officer
Sold
2,026 shs ($4K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,026 | $1.96 | $4K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 165,357 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The sale is mandated by the Issuer's election to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by "sell to cover" transactions and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold as part of a block trade in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.87 to $2.03, inclusive. The Reporting Person will provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the issuer, or any security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price with regard to the block trade.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SERA Chief Data Officer Paul Kearney report?
Paul Kearney reported selling 2,026 shares of SERA Class A common stock. The weighted average sale price was $1.96 per share, and the transaction was executed as part of a block trade across multiple prices between $1.87 and $2.03.
Was Paul Kearney’s SERA stock sale a discretionary insider sale?
No. The filing explains the sale was mandated to cover tax withholding tied to RSU vesting under the issuer’s required “sell to cover” policy. As a result, it is not considered a discretionary trading decision by Kearney.
What does the Form 4 say about obtaining detailed pricing data for Kearney’s sale?
The Form 4 states that detailed information on the number of shares sold at each price within the $1.87–$2.03 range will be provided upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or any security holder seeking a full transaction breakdown.