Veracyte (VCYT) EVP records 3,176-share sale and tax withholding moves
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Veracyte EVP and General Counsel Annie McGuire reported recent share transactions in Veracyte, Inc. common stock. On June 4, 2026, she completed open-market sales of 3,176 shares in total, consisting of 1,776 shares at a weighted average price of $50.1168 per share and 1,400 shares at a weighted average price of $49.3061 per share. These sales were made pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 29, 2025. Following these sales, she directly held 137,240 shares of Veracyte common stock. On June 2, 2026, 3,292 shares were withheld at $47.80 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, which the company notes did not represent a market sale.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 3,176 shares ($158,036)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
McGuire Annie
Role
EVP, General Counsel
Sold
3,176 shs ($158K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,400 | $49.3061 | $69K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,776 | $50.1168 | $89K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,292 | $47.80 | $157K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 139,016 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units on June 2, 2026 and does not represent a sale. The transactions on this Form 4 were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting person on August 29, 2025. Represents weighted average sales price. Sale prices for the transactions range from $48.84 to $49.84. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer or a shareholder upon request. Represents weighted average sales price. Sale prices for the transactions range from $49.89 to $50.40. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer or a shareholder upon request.
Key Figures
Open-market sale 1: 1,776 shares at $50.1168/share
Open-market sale 2: 1,400 shares at $49.3061/share
Tax withholding shares: 3,292 shares at $47.80/share
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Open-market sale 1
1,776 shares at $50.1168/share
Common Stock sale on June 4, 2026
Open-market sale 2
1,400 shares at $49.3061/share
Common Stock sale on June 4, 2026
Tax withholding shares
3,292 shares at $47.80/share
Withheld for RSU tax obligations on June 2, 2026
Total shares sold
3,176 shares
Net open-market sales reported on Form 4
Shares held after transactions
137,240 shares
Direct holdings after June 4, 2026 sales
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
August 29, 2025
Plan governing reported trades
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, weighted average sales price
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Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"The transactions on this Form 4 were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting person on August 29, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units on June 2, 2026 and does not represent a sale."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units"
weighted average sales price financial
"Represents weighted average sales price. Sale prices for the transactions range from $48.84 to $49.84."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Veracyte (VCYT) EVP Annie McGuire report?
Annie McGuire reported open-market sales of 3,176 Veracyte shares on June 4, 2026. In addition, 3,292 shares were withheld on June 2, 2026 to cover tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting, which the company specifies did not represent a sale.
Were the Veracyte (VCYT) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states that the transactions on this Form 4 were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The plan was adopted by the reporting person on August 29, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary at the time of execution.