Vericel CFO Mara exercises options, sells 25,008 shares
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vericel Corp. Chief Financial Officer Joseph Anthony Mara Jr. exercised options for 25,000 shares on November 9, 2026 and 8 shares on November 11, 2026, at an exercise price of $43.63 per share. He sold the corresponding shares at $58.26 per share and $59.75 per share, respectively. The sales were automatic under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted December 2, 2025.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 25,008 shares ($366K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
6 txns
Insider
Mara Joseph Anthony Jr
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Sold
25,008 shs ($1.46M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.46M
Approx. exercise cost
$1.09M
Approx. pre-tax spread
$366K
Share of Position Sold
60.7%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 | 8 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 8 | $43.63 | $349.04 |
| Sale | Common Stock F2, F1 | 8 | $59.75 | $478.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 | 25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 25,000 | $43.63 | $1.09M |
| Sale | Common Stock F2, F1 | 25,000 | $58.26 | $1.46M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 269,992 options (Direct);
Common Stock — 16,186 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Stock Option (Right to Buy), 244,984 to 269,992 options (Direct);
Common Stock, 16,186 to 16,186 shares (Direct)
Other Insiders: 4 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (3)
- F1. These shares include shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in transactions that were exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c).
- F2. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected by an automatic sale pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 2, 2025.
- F3. These options, representing the right to purchase 160,000 shares, became exercisable on January 25, 2022, the first anniversary of the date of grant, with 25% vesting and the remaining 75% vesting in equal quarterly installments over three years thereafter, contingent upon continued service to the Company.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 25,000 shares
Exercise price: $43.63 per share
Sale price: $58.26 per share
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7 metrics
Options exercised
25,000 shares
November 9, 2026
Exercise price
$43.63 per share
Options exercised November 9 and November 11, 2026
Sale price
$58.26 per share
Sale on November 9, 2026
Options exercised
8 shares
November 11, 2026
Sale price
$59.75 per share
Sale on November 11, 2026
Option rights
160,000 shares
Options representing the right to purchase shares
Option expiration
January 25, 2031
Expiration date for the reported options
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, vesting, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, exercise price
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"the automatic sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
vesting technical
"25% vesting and the remaining 75% in equal quarterly installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
exercise price financial
"options exercised at an exercise price of $43.63 per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
FAQ
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Were Joseph Anthony Mara Jr.'s VCEL sales made under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The sales on November 9 and November 11, 2026 were automatic under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan he adopted December 2, 2025.
What were the vesting terms for Joseph Anthony Mara Jr.'s VCEL options?
The options represented rights to purchase 160,000 shares. They became exercisable January 25, 2022, with 25% vesting then and the remaining 75% vesting in equal quarterly installments over three years thereafter, contingent on continued service.
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