Tax-driven share sale by Scholar Rock (SRRK) COO Keith Woods
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Scholar Rock Holding Corp Chief Operating Officer Keith Woods completed a mandated sale of 10,220 shares of common stock at $49.5745 per share. The sale was executed solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units on April 15, 2026 and was not a discretionary trade.
After this transaction, Woods directly holds 620,055 shares. His equity position also includes 122,021 restricted stock units subject to time-based vesting and 450,000 restricted stock units subject to performance- and time-based vesting, aligning his compensation with future company performance and continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 10,220 shares ($506,651)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Woods Keith
Role
Chief Operating Officer
Sold
10,220 shs ($507K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 10,220 | $49.5745 | $507K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 620,055 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares required to be sold by the reporting person to cover the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on April 15, 2026. This sale is mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the reporting person to fund this tax withholding obligation by completing a "sell to cover" transaction with a brokerage firm designated by the Issuer. This sale does not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person. The shares vested pursuant to awards that were granted on April 27, 2025. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive upon vesting of the RSU, one share of the Issuer's common stock. The shares subject to these RSU awards vest annually over four years, subject to a continued service relationship with the Issuer on the applicable vesting date. Consists of 48,034 shares of common stock, 122,021 RSUs subject to time-based vesting conditions and 450,000 RSUs subject to performance- and time-based vesting conditions.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 10,220 shares
Sale price per share: $49.5745 per share
Shares held after transaction: 620,055 shares
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Shares sold
10,220 shares
Open-market sale to cover tax withholding on April 15, 2026 RSU vesting
Sale price per share
$49.5745 per share
Price for tax-related sale of common stock
Shares held after transaction
620,055 shares
Direct common stock ownership following the sale
Time-based RSUs
122,021 RSUs
Restricted stock units subject to time-based vesting conditions
Performance and time-based RSUs
450,000 RSUs
Restricted stock units subject to performance- and time-based vesting
RSU grant date
April 27, 2025
Grant date of RSU awards that vested on April 15, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), sell to cover, equity incentive plans, time-based vesting conditions, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents the number of shares required to be sold ... in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on April 15, 2026."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
sell to cover financial
"require the reporting person to fund this tax withholding obligation by completing a "sell to cover" transaction with a brokerage firm"
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.
equity incentive plans financial
"mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the reporting person to fund this tax withholding obligation"
Equity incentive plans are company programs that pay employees, executives, or directors with company stock, stock options, or share units instead of or in addition to cash, aiming to align their interests with shareholders—like giving team members a stake in the house they help build. For investors this matters because such plans can motivate better company performance but also dilute existing ownership and increase reported compensation costs, so they affect future earnings, voting power, and share value.
time-based vesting conditions financial
"Consists of 48,034 shares of common stock, 122,021 RSUs subject to time-based vesting conditions"
performance- and time-based vesting conditions financial
"and 450,000 RSUs subject to performance- and time-based vesting conditions."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Scholar Rock (SRRK) report for Keith Woods?
Scholar Rock reported that COO Keith Woods sold 10,220 shares of common stock at $49.5745 per share. The sale was required to satisfy tax withholding obligations from recently vested RSUs, rather than a discretionary decision to reduce his equity stake.
What RSU awards are outstanding for the Scholar Rock (SRRK) COO?
Keith Woods holds 122,021 restricted stock units with time-based vesting and 450,000 restricted stock units with performance- and time-based vesting. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, subject to continued service and, for some awards, performance goals.
What triggered the tax withholding sale for Scholar Rock (SRRK) COO RSUs?
The sale was triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units on April 15, 2026, from awards granted April 27, 2025. The company elected to satisfy the related tax withholding by requiring a broker-assisted "sell to cover" transaction in the COO’s account.