Tax-driven 2,400-share sale by SOPHiA GENETICS (SOPH) legal chief
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SOPHiA GENETICS SA Chief Legal Officer Daan Van Well reported selling 2,400 Ordinary Shares of SOPH on April 10, 2026 at a weighted average price of $4.6672 per share. The footnotes state these shares were sold in the open market solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations from restricted stock units vesting on April 2 and 3, 2026.
The sales were executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan and are described as non-discretionary. After the transaction, Van Well directly holds 346,420 Ordinary Shares, indicating he retained a substantial equity position in the company.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,400 shares ($11,201)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Van Well Daan
Role
Chief Legal Officer
Sold
2,400 shs ($11K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Ordinary Shares | 2,400 | $4.6672 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 346,420 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares sold by the Reporting Person in the open market to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units on April 2 and 3, 2026. These sales were effected pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person and do not represent discretionary trades. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.61 to $4.77, 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 written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,400 shares
Weighted average sale price: $4.6672 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 346,420 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
2,400 shares
Ordinary Shares sold on April 10, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$4.6672 per share
Open-market sale on April 10, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
346,420 shares
Ordinary Shares directly owned after sale
Sale price range
$4.61–$4.77 per share
Multiple transactions within reported range
Transaction type
Open-market sale
Code S, non-derivative Form 4 transaction
Plan type
Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan
Pre-established plan governing these sales
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, restricted stock units, weighted average price, open market
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan regulatory
"These sales were effected pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
A Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan is a legally defined, pre-set schedule that lets company insiders automatically buy or sell stock at specified times or under set formulas when they are not in possession of undisclosed, sensitive information. Think of it like an automatic payment plan for trades: because the instructions are written in advance, trades under the plan help protect insiders from allegations of trading on secret information and give investors clearer expectations about when insiders will transact, which can affect liquidity and perceived transparency.
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations arising in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units on April 2 and 3, 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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price"
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.
open market market
"Represents shares sold by the Reporting Person in the open market to satisfy tax withholding 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 SOPHiA GENETICS (SOPH) report for Daan Van Well?
SOPHiA GENETICS reported that Chief Legal Officer Daan Van Well sold 2,400 Ordinary Shares on April 10, 2026, at a weighted average price of $4.6672. The filing states the sale was to cover tax withholding on recently vested restricted stock units.