[Form 4] Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Insider transactions by Jack A. Khattar at Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) show option exercises and share sales completed under a 10b5-1 plan. On 08/27/2025 and 08/28/2025 Mr. Khattar acquired 17,195 and 38,779 shares by exercising employee stock options at an exercise price of $12.98 per share. He also sold 10,650 shares on 08/27/2025 at a weighted average price of $45.05 and 24,150 shares on 08/28/2025 at a weighted average price of $45.12. After these transactions his direct beneficial ownership is reported at 1,092,633 shares, with an additional 1,005,600 shares indirectly held by the KBT Trust. The Form 4 notes the 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted on November 14, 2024.
- Exercise of options at $12.98 increased direct holdings by 55,974 shares, demonstrating continued ownership concentration.
- Transactions executed under a disclosed 10b5-1 plan (adopted Nov 14, 2024), which provides a pre-established compliance framework.
- Filings provide weighted-average sale prices and offer to supply per-trade details, indicating disclosure thoroughness.
- Insider sold 34,800 shares in open-market transactions at weighted averages near $45, which may be perceived negatively by some investors.
- Significant portion of exercised shares were immediately sold, reducing the net increase in beneficial ownership despite exercising options.
Insights
TL;DR: Executive exercised options cheaply and sold a portion at ~$45 under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan, modestly changing direct share count.
The reporting shows exercise of employee stock options at $12.98 for a total of 55,974 shares and contemporaneous open-market sales of 34,800 shares at weighted averages near $45. This sequence is consistent with option liquidity events where gains are realized while maintaining substantial direct and indirect holdings (over 2.1 million shares combined). The transactions were executed under a disclosed 10b5-1 plan, which reduces timing concerns but does not eliminate investor questions about insider sentiment.
TL;DR: Transactions comply with a disclosed 10b5-1 plan; filings provide transparent pricing ranges and signature by attorney-in-fact.
The Form 4 discloses the trading plan adoption date and provides weighted-average sale prices with commitments to disclose per-price details on request, which supports compliance and transparency. The reporting person remains a significant holder both directly and indirectly (1,092,633 D and 1,005,600 I), and the form is properly signed by an attorney-in-fact. No amendments or corrective notes appear. From a governance standpoint, disclosures are complete and follow required Form 4 conventions.