Sight Sciences (NASDAQ: SGHT) CFO sells 6,902 shares to cover RSU tax bill
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sight Sciences Chief Financial Officer James Rodberg reported an open-market sale of 6,902 shares of common stock on July 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $5.36 per share, in transactions ranging from $5.19 to $5.46. According to the footnotes, these shares were sold to cover his tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. Following the sale, he beneficially owns 224,037 shares, including 55,200 shares of common stock and 168,837 shares that will be acquired upon future vesting and settlement of RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 6,902 shares ($36,995)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Rodberg James
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Sold
6,902 shs ($37K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 6,902 | $5.36 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 224,037 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects shares of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock"), sold to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Reflects the weighted average price at which the shares of Common Stock were sold. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.19 to $5.46, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. Includes (i) 55,200 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 168,837 shares of Common Stock which shall be acquired upon the vesting and settlement of RSUs that have not yet vested.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 6,902 shares
Weighted average sale price: $5.36 per share
Sale price range: $5.19–$5.46 per share
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Shares sold
6,902 shares
Open-market sale on July 2, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$5.36 per share
Common stock sale to cover tax liability
Sale price range
$5.19–$5.46 per share
Multiple transactions within this range
Shares owned after transaction
224,037 shares
Total beneficial ownership following sale
Current common shares held
55,200 shares
Portion of total beneficial ownership
Unvested RSU-linked shares
168,837 shares
To be acquired upon RSU vesting and settlement
Key Terms
restricted stock units, weighted average price, vesting and settlement, open-market sale
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
weighted average price financial
"Reflects the weighted average price at which the shares of Common Stock were sold."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
vesting and settlement financial
"shares of Common Stock which shall be acquired upon the vesting and settlement of RSUs that have not yet vested."
open-market sale financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sight Sciences (SGHT) report for CFO James Rodberg?
Sight Sciences reported that CFO James Rodberg sold 6,902 shares of common stock. The sale occurred on July 2, 2026, as an open-market transaction primarily to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of his restricted stock units.
Is the Sight Sciences (SGHT) CFO’s sale considered an open-market transaction?
Yes, the Form 4 identifies the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock. However, the filing explains that the purpose was to cover taxes from RSU vesting, distinguishing it from a discretionary sale driven by a change in the insider’s investment outlook.