Vericel director sells 10,000 shares in open market
Vericel Corp director Paul K. Wotton sold 10,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vericel Corp director Paul K. Wotton sold 10,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions. On May 11, 2026, he reported selling 7,500 shares at $32.64 per share and 2,500 shares at $33.05 per share. These are discretionary, open-market sales of existing shares.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 10,000 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Wotton Paul K
Role
Director
Sold
10,000 shs ($327K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,500 | $33.05 | $83K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 7,500 | $32.64 | $245K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,802 shares (Direct)
Key Figures
Shares sold (first trade): 7,500 shares
Price per share (first trade): $32.64/share
Shares sold (second trade): 2,500 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
Shares sold (first trade)
7,500 shares
Common Stock sold at $32.64 on May 11, 2026
Price per share (first trade)
$32.64/share
Open-market sale of Vericel Common Stock
Shares sold (second trade)
2,500 shares
Common Stock sold at $33.05 on May 11, 2026
Price per share (second trade)
$33.05/share
Open-market sale of Vericel Common Stock
Total shares sold
10,000 shares
Aggregate of two open-market sales by director
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market sale, transaction code "S", non-derivative
4 terms
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for both reported transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each Form 4 entry"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
transaction code "S" financial
"transaction_code_description: "Sale in open market or private transaction""
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for each Common Stock sale"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Vericel (VCEL) report for Paul K. Wotton?
Vericel reported that director Paul K. Wotton sold 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The Form 4 shows two open-market sale transactions totaling 10,000 shares on May 11, 2026, at prices in the low-$30 range.
What type of transactions did Vericel (VCEL) director Paul K. Wotton execute?
The filing shows Paul K. Wotton executed open-market sale transactions. Both entries use transaction code “S,” described as a sale in open market or private transaction, and are classified as non-derivative Common Stock sales.
When did the Vericel (VCEL) insider sales by Paul K. Wotton occur?
The reported insider sales took place on May 11, 2026. On that date, Paul K. Wotton completed two separate open-market sales of Vericel Common Stock, as detailed in the Form 4 transaction table.
Does the Vericel (VCEL) Form 4 show any option exercises for Paul K. Wotton?
The Form 4 does not report any option exercises for Paul K. Wotton. All listed entries are non-derivative Common Stock sales, and the derivative transaction summary indicates zero derivative exercises or derivative transactions.
Is Paul K. Wotton a director or officer of Vericel (VCEL) in this filing?
In this Form 4, Paul K. Wotton is identified as a director of Vericel Corp. The reporting-person data marks him as a director, with no officer role or ten-percent-owner status indicated in the submission.
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