Vera Therapeutics (VERA) CEO reports new RSU and 137,500-share option grants
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vera Therapeutics President and CEO Fordyce Marshall reported new equity awards tied to continued service. On February 4, 2026, he received 68,800 RSUs of Class A common stock at no cost under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting in four equal annual installments each February 20 from 2027 through 2030.
He was also granted a stock option for 137,500 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $42.74 per share, with 1/48 vesting on March 4, 2026 and the remainder vesting monthly thereafter. Following these awards, Marshall reports 274,088 Class A shares held directly, plus indirect holdings of 122,949 shares through a GRAT and 99,081 shares through The Fordyce Revocable Trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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Insider
Fordyce Marshall
Role
PRESIDENT AND CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 137,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 68,800 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 137,500 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 274,088 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 122,949 shares (Indirect, By GRAT)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. One-fourth of the RSUs, rounded to the nearest whole share, vest on each of February 20, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each vesting date. Includes 623 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired under the Issuer's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 13, 2025. On November 19, 2025, the Reporting Person transferred 99,081 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to The Fordyce Revocable Trust (the "Trust") for no consideration. The Reporting Person is a trustee of the Trust. 1/48th of the shares subject to the stock option will vest and become exercisable on March 4, 2026, and 1/48th of the shares subject to the stock option will vest and become exercisable monthly on the same day of each month thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Vera Therapeutics (VERA) report for Fordyce Marshall?
Vera Therapeutics reported that CEO Fordyce Marshall received 68,800 restricted stock units and a stock option for 137,500 Class A shares on February 4, 2026. Both awards vest over time, contingent on his continued service with the company.
How many RSUs did the Vera Therapeutics CEO receive and how do they vest?
The CEO received 68,800 restricted stock units of Class A common stock at no cost. One-fourth vests on each February 20 of 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, provided he remains in continuous service through each vesting date.
What are the terms of Fordyce Marshall’s new stock option at Vera Therapeutics?
Fordyce Marshall was granted a stock option for 137,500 Class A shares with a $42.74 exercise price. One‑forty‑eighth vests on March 4, 2026, and the remaining portions vest monthly on the same day, subject to his continued service.
Were Fordyce Marshall’s Vera Therapeutics RSUs and options granted for cash consideration?
The filing shows the 68,800 RSUs were granted at a price of $0 per share. The 137,500-share stock option was granted with a $42.74 exercise price, and the derivative security itself is reported with a transaction price of $0.