SOPHiA GENETICS (SOPH) CSO sells 33 shares in tax sell-to-cover
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SOPHiA GENETICS SA Chief Sales Officer Kevin Puylaert reported a small tax-related share sale. He sold 33 ordinary shares in an open-market transaction at $4.5424 per share to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock units vesting on May 18, 2026. Following this sell-to-cover transaction, he directly holds 148,164 ordinary shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 33 shares ($150)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Puylaert Kevin
Role
Chief Sales Officer
Sold
33 shs ($149.90)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 33 | $4.5424 | $149.90 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 148,164 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 33 shares
Sale price: $4.5424 per share
Shares held after sale: 148,164 shares
3 metrics
Shares sold
33 shares
Open-market sale on May 19, 2026 to cover taxes
Sale price
$4.5424 per share
Average price for the 33 ordinary shares sold
Shares held after sale
148,164 shares
Direct ownership following the sell-to-cover transaction
Key Terms
sell to cover, restricted stock units, open market
3 terms
sell to cover financial
"The sales were effected as a "sell to cover" transaction and do not represent discretionary trades."
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.
restricted stock units financial
"to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units on May 18, 2026."
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.
open market financial
"Represents shares sold by the Reporting Person in the open market to satisfy tax obligations"
An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SOPH Chief Sales Officer Kevin Puylaert report?
Kevin Puylaert reported selling 33 SOPHiA GENETICS SA ordinary shares. The transaction was an open-market sale used to cover tax obligations arising from restricted stock unit vesting, rather than a discretionary portfolio decision or large position change.
What is a sell-to-cover transaction as used in the SOPH Form 4?
A sell-to-cover transaction involves selling a portion of vested shares to pay related taxes. In this case, 33 SOPHiA GENETICS ordinary shares were sold specifically to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock units that vested on May 18, 2026.