Vericel (VCEL) director gains RSUs, options and more common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vericel Corp director Alan L. Rubino increased his equity-based holdings through routine compensation awards and vesting. He acquired 3,200 shares of common stock via the vesting and conversion of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), bringing his direct common stock holdings to 64,194 shares.
He also received a new grant of 3,200 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one Vericel common share, which vest 100% on the earlier of April 29, 2027, or the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following April 29, 2026. In addition, he was granted stock options for 8,000 shares at an exercise price of $33.43 per share, vesting in equal monthly increments over one year and expiring on April 29, 2036. These transactions reflect equity compensation and do not include any open-market purchases or sales.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,200 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Rubino Alan L
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,200 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 8,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,200 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,200 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 8,000 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 64,194 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares of common stock were acquired by the Reporting Person as a result of the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted to the Reporting Person on April 30, 2025. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of Vericel Corporation. These RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of April 30, 2026, or the date of the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following April 30, 2025. No expiration date for this type of award. The option vests over a 1-year period, in equal monthly increments, contingent upon continued service to the Company. These RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of April 29, 2027, or the date of the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following April 29, 2026.
Key Figures
Common shares acquired via RSU vesting: 3,200 shares
Common shares held after transactions: 64,194 shares
New RSU grant size: 3,200 RSUs
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6 metrics
Common shares acquired via RSU vesting
3,200 shares
Vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Units on April 29, 2026
Common shares held after transactions
64,194 shares
Direct Vericel common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions
New RSU grant size
3,200 RSUs
RSUs vest 100% on earlier of April 29, 2027 or specified Annual Meeting
New stock option grant
8,000 options
Right to buy Vericel common stock, vesting monthly over one year
Stock option exercise price
$33.43 per share
Exercise price for 8,000-share stock option grant expiring April 29, 2036
Derivative exercises in filing
3,200 shares
Exercise or conversion of derivative security as summarized in transaction data
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, Stock Option (Right to Buy), Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"The shares of common stock were acquired by the Reporting Person as a result of the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)..."
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.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock..."
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy) ... underlying security title: Common Stock"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"These RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of April 29, 2027, or the date of the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following April 29, 2026."
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 33.4300 for the stock option grant"
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
What insider transactions did Vericel (VCEL) director Alan Rubino report?
Alan Rubino reported equity compensation activity, including RSU vesting into common stock, a new RSU grant, and a new stock option grant. These moves increased his equity-based stake without any open-market share purchases or sales disclosed in this filing.
What Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) awards did Vericel (VCEL) grant to Alan Rubino?
Vericel granted Alan Rubino 3,200 new Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Vericel common stock, vesting 100% on the earlier of April 29, 2027, or the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following April 29, 2026.
What are the terms of Alan Rubino’s new Vericel (VCEL) stock option grant?
Rubino received stock options covering 8,000 Vericel common shares at an exercise price of $33.43 per share. These options vest over one year in equal monthly increments, contingent on continued service, and expire on April 29, 2036 if not exercised.