Tandem Diabetes (TNDM) EVP gets RSU shares while company withholds stock for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tandem Diabetes Care EVP & Chief Commercial Officer Mark David Novara reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 15, 2026, he acquired a total of 10,572 shares of common stock through the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units. To cover tax obligations on these vestings, 7,911 shares were withheld by the company at a reference price of $12.82 per share, and the footnotes state that no shares were sold in the market.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
10,572 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Novara Mark David
Role
EVP & CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 76 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 10,496 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 76 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 57 | $12.82 | $730.74 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 10,496 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 7,854 | $12.82 | $101K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 304 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 37,732 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld by Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. (the Company) to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of restricted stock units (RSU). No shares were sold. Awarded on May 23, 2024 pursuant to the Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, and agreements related thereto (the 2023 Plan). Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive either one share of common stock of the Issuer or cash in lieu thereof, at the Issuer's discretion, in accordance with the terms of the 2023 Plan. RSU vest as to thirty-three percent (33%) of the total number of shares subject to the RSU on 5/15/2025, and the remaining shares shall vest in eight (8) equal quarterly installments thereafter. Awarded on May 30, 2025 pursuant to the 2023 Plan. RSU vest as to thirty-three percent (33%) of the total number of shares subject to the RSU on 5/15/2026, and the remaining shares shall vest in eight (8) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
Key Figures
RSU shares converted: 10,572 shares
Shares withheld for tax: 7,911 shares
Withholding price: $12.82 per share
+2 more
5 metrics
RSU shares converted
10,572 shares
Common stock acquired via RSU vesting on May 15, 2026
Shares withheld for tax
7,911 shares
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Withholding price
$12.82 per share
Reference price for tax-withholding share dispositions
RSU tranche 1
10,496 units
Restricted stock units converted into common stock
RSU tranche 2
76 units
Additional restricted stock units converted into common stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, tax withholding requirements, Long-Term Incentive Plan, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Unit" and footnotes describing each restricted stock unit (RSU)"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding requirements financial
"Shares withheld by Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of restricted stock units"
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"Awarded on May 23, 2024 pursuant to the Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for RSU-related transactions"
payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description for F-code transactions"
FAQ
What insider transactions did TNDM executive Mark David Novara report on May 15, 2026?
Mark David Novara reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trading. Restricted stock units vested into 10,572 common shares, and 7,911 shares were withheld by Tandem Diabetes Care to satisfy tax obligations associated with these vestings.
What does the tax withholding transaction mean in the TNDM Form 4 for Mark David Novara?
The tax withholding reflects shares used to pay taxes, not a sale. Tandem Diabetes Care withheld 7,854 and 57 common shares, totaling 7,911, at $12.82 per share to satisfy tax liabilities from the RSU vesting event.
Are the reported TNDM insider transactions routine compensation events or discretionary trades?
The transactions appear to be routine compensation-related events. The filing shows RSU vesting and conversion into 10,572 common shares and company share withholding for taxes, with footnotes indicating these events arise from awards under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.