Tax-driven share sale by Scholar Rock (SRRK) R&D president
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Scholar Rock Holding Corp director and President of R&D Akshay Vaishnaw sold 12,246 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $49.5745 per share. According to the disclosure, this sale was mandated solely to cover tax withholding on restricted stock units that vested on April 15, 2026, and was executed as a required “sell to cover” transaction rather than a discretionary trade. After the sale, Vaishnaw directly holds 630,542 shares, along with vested and unvested RSU awards that continue to vest over four years, subject to ongoing service.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 12,246 shares ($607,089)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Vaishnaw Akshay
Role
President of R&D
Sold
12,246 shs ($607K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 12,246 | $49.5745 | $607K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 630,542 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 58,521 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: 12,246 shares
Sale price: $49.5745 per share
Shares held after transaction: 630,542 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
12,246 shares
Open-market sale on April 16, 2026 to cover RSU taxes
Sale price
$49.5745 per share
Price for 12,246-share open-market sale
Shares held after transaction
630,542 shares
Direct common stock holdings after mandated tax sale
Common stock (separate holding)
58,521 shares
Part of overall equity holdings described in footnote
Time-based RSUs
122,021 RSUs
RSUs subject to time-based vesting conditions
Performance RSUs
450,000 RSUs
RSUs subject to performance- and time-based vesting
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), sell to cover, time-based vesting conditions, performance- and time-based vesting conditions, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive upon vesting..."
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
"required the reporting person to fund this tax withholding obligation by completing 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.
time-based vesting conditions financial
"122,021 RSUs subject to time-based vesting conditions"
performance- and time-based vesting conditions financial
"450,000 RSUs subject to performance- and time-based vesting conditions"
equity incentive plans financial
"mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SRRK director Akshay Vaishnaw report?
Akshay Vaishnaw reported selling 12,246 shares of Scholar Rock common stock. The sale occurred at $49.5745 per share and was executed as an open-market transaction to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units (RSUs).
What RSU awards are outstanding for SRRK insider Akshay Vaishnaw?
The filing notes 122,021 RSUs subject to time-based vesting and 450,000 RSUs subject to performance- and time-based vesting. These awards generally vest annually over four years, contingent on maintaining a continued service relationship with Scholar Rock.
What is the vesting schedule of Akshay Vaishnaw’s RSUs at Scholar Rock (SRRK)?
The RSU awards referenced in the filing vest annually over four years. Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Scholar Rock common stock upon vesting, provided Akshay Vaishnaw maintains a continued service relationship on each applicable vesting date.