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Vir Biotechnology (VIR) director sells 22,000 shares in open market

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vir Biotechnology director Vicki L. Sato sold shares under a pre-set trading plan. On April 1, 2026, she executed an open-market sale of 22,000 shares of Vir Biotechnology common stock at a weighted average price of $9.0735 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 27, 2025. After this transaction, she directly holds 1,100,391 shares of the company’s common stock.

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Insider SATO VICKI L
Role Director
Sold 22,000 shs ($200K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 22,000 $9.0735 $200K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,100,391 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 27, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.87 to $9.20, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
Shares sold 22,000 shares Open-market sale on April 1, 2026
Weighted average sale price $9.0735 per share Open-market sale range $8.87–$9.20
Shares held after transaction 1,100,391 shares Director’s direct ownership following sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SATO VICKI L

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O VIR BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
1800 OWENS STREET, SUITE 900

(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94158

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. [ VIR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026S(1)22,000D$9.0735(2)1,100,391D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 27, 2025.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.87 to $9.20, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
Remarks:
/s/ Vanina de Verneuil, Attorney-In-Fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Vir Biotechnology (VIR) disclose in this Form 4?

Vir Biotechnology disclosed that director Vicki L. Sato sold 22,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale was executed at a weighted average price of $9.0735 per share, reflecting routine portfolio activity rather than a new share issuance by the company.

At what price did Vicki L. Sato sell Vir Biotechnology (VIR) shares?

Vicki L. Sato sold 22,000 Vir Biotechnology shares at a weighted average price of $9.0735. Individual trades occurred between $8.87 and $9.20 per share, and she has committed to provide detailed breakdowns of the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request.

How many Vir Biotechnology (VIR) shares does Vicki L. Sato hold after the sale?

After the reported sale, Vicki L. Sato directly holds 1,100,391 shares of Vir Biotechnology common stock. This indicates she retained a substantial ownership position following the 22,000-share open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4 filing for the April 1, 2026 transaction date.

Was the Vir Biotechnology (VIR) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Vicki L. Sato on March 27, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans automate trades, helping separate routine portfolio management from discretionary timing decisions by insiders.

Does the Form 4 show Vir Biotechnology (VIR) issuing new shares?

No. The Form 4 reports an open-market sale of existing shares by director Vicki L. Sato. It reflects a transfer between shareholders in the market, not a new stock issuance by Vir Biotechnology, so it does not directly change the company’s total shares outstanding.