Tax-driven share sale by SI-BONE (SIBN) chief legal officer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SI-BONE, Inc. senior vice president and chief legal officer Michael A. Pisetsky reported selling a total of 3,134 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on April 1–2, described as sales required to cover tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units under a “sell to cover” arrangement, rather than discretionary trades.
Sale prices ranged from about $12.55 to $13.09, with weighted averages around the reported prices. After these transactions, he holds 282,840 shares directly, which the disclosure states includes 151,034 shares issuable upon settlement of restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,134 shares ($40,466)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
PISETSKY MICHAEL A.
Role
SVP, Ops & Adm/Chief Legal Ofr
Sold
3,134 shs ($40K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,301 | $12.8634 | $17K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 34 | $12.61 | $428.74 |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,799 | $12.9525 | $23K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 282,874 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. The sale satisfies the tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary trade by the Reporting Person. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $12.55 USD to $13.09 USD; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $12.545 USD to $13.08 USD; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide 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 151,034 shares issuable on the settlement of restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 3,134 shares
Sale price range (trade 1 footnote): $12.55–$13.09 per share
Sale price range (trade 2 footnote): $12.545–$13.08 per share
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5 metrics
Shares sold
3,134 shares
Total common shares sold in tax-related transactions on April 1–2
Sale price range (trade 1 footnote)
$12.55–$13.09 per share
Price range for one set of April 2 trades; weighted average reported
Sale price range (trade 2 footnote)
$12.545–$13.08 per share
Price range for another group of trades with weighted average price
Shares held after transactions
282,840 shares
Direct common stock ownership following reported sales
RSU-related shares included
151,034 shares
Shares issuable upon settlement of restricted stock units included in holdings
Key Terms
restricted stock units, sell to cover, weighted average sale price, contingent right, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
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.
sell to cover financial
"tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
weighted average sale price financial
"the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price"
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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 did SI-BONE (SIBN) executive Michael Pisetsky report in this Form 4?
He reported selling 3,134 shares of SI-BONE common stock. The filing explains these were required “sell to cover” transactions to pay tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units, rather than discretionary open-market sales based on personal investment views.