Supernus (SUPN) CMO awarded stock as shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS SVP and Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Rubin reported multiple equity compensation events. On February 24, 2026, restricted stock units were disposed back to the company as they vested, and corresponding shares of common stock were acquired. Some of these new shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations. The RSUs each convert into one share of common stock and vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2026, February 22, 2023, and February 22, 2025, depending on the grant.
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Rubin Jonathan
Role
SVP, Chief Medical Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,125 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Unit | 750 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,125 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 603 | $51.35 | $31K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 750 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 369 | $50.86 | $19K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 671 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 3,375 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 12,409 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares of common stock withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the RSU vesting. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Supernus common stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are settled in common stock upon vesting, which occurs in four equal annual installments, beginning on February 19, 2026. These restricted stock units are settled in common stock upon vesting, which occurs in four equal annual installments, beginning on February 22, 2023. These restricted stock units are settled in common stock upon vesting, which occurs in four equal annual installments, beginning on February 22, 2025.
FAQ
What insider transactions did SUPN executive Jonathan Rubin report on this Form 4?
Jonathan Rubin reported RSU vesting, share awards, and tax-share withholdings. Restricted stock units were disposed back to Supernus as they vested, while common shares were granted and some withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to those vestings.
How do the restricted stock units reported by SUPN’s CMO vest over time?
Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Supernus common stock upon vesting. The units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on February 19, 2026, February 22, 2023, or February 22, 2025, depending on the specific grant.
What does the tax withholding in Jonathan Rubin’s SUPN Form 4 represent?
The tax withholding represents shares of common stock that Supernus kept instead of delivering to Rubin. These shares were withheld specifically to satisfy tax withholding requirements triggered when restricted stock units vested into common stock.
What is the difference between RSU dispositions and stock acquisitions in this SUPN Form 4?
RSU dispositions reflect units being canceled or delivered back to the company as they convert, while stock acquisitions reflect common shares granted to Rubin. Some of those acquired shares are then withheld by Supernus to pay taxes due at vesting.