VIDA Global (VIDA) director adds 63,000 shares in open-market buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VIDA Global Inc. director Alan M. Braverman reported new holdings of Class A common stock. On May 15, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 63,000 shares at $3.9537 per share, bringing his direct ownership to 254,724 shares.
The filing also reflects a prior award on January 1, 2026 of 191,724 restricted shares issued under VIDA Global’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted stock awards vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years, subject to his continued service as a director, and were reported pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a).
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 63,000 shares ($249,083)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Braverman Alan M
Role
null
Bought
63,000 shs ($249K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 63,000 | $3.9537 | $249K |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 191,724 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 254,724 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 63,000 shares
Purchase price: $3.9537 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 254,724 shares
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Open-market purchase
63,000 shares
Class A Common Stock bought May 15, 2026
Purchase price
$3.9537 per share
Open-market buy on May 15, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
254,724 shares
Directly held Class A shares after May 15, 2026 trade
Restricted stock award
191,724 shares
Grant effective January 1, 2026 under 2022 Equity Incentive Plan
Vesting schedule
12 quarterly installments over 3 years
Restricted stock vesting, subject to continued board service
Net buy shares
63,000 shares
Net buy direction across reported transactions
Key Terms
restricted stock awards, 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, Rule 16a-2(a), Section 12 of the Exchange Act, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock awards financial
"Represents restricted stock awards issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan effective as of January 1, 2026"
Rule 16a-2(a) regulatory
"the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a)"
Section 12 of the Exchange Act regulatory
"prior to the Issuer's registration of a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act"
initial public offering financial
"in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
FAQ
What insider transactions did VIDA Global (VIDA) director Alan M. Braverman report?
Alan M. Braverman reported buying 63,000 VIDA Global Class A shares in the open market and a prior grant of 191,724 restricted shares. Together, these transactions increased his direct holdings to 254,724 shares of Class A common stock.
What is the size and structure of Alan M. Braverman’s restricted stock award from VIDA Global (VIDA)?
He received 191,724 restricted shares under VIDA Global’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2026. These awards vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years, contingent on his continued service as a director throughout the vesting period.
Why was Alan M. Braverman’s VIDA Global (VIDA) stock grant reported under Rule 16a-2(a)?
The restricted stock grant occurred before VIDA Global registered a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act. It is reported under Rule 16a-2(a) because it was an earlier exempt acquisition now disclosed after the company became subject to Section 16 reporting.