Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) reports 978-share Rule 144 resale and insider sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Rule 144 notice reporting planned resale of 978 shares of common stock related to a Restricted Stock Vesting event dated 02/17/2025. The filing also lists recent sales by Joy Liu: 1,385 shares on 01/05/2026 for $621,629.55, 812 shares on 02/12/2026 for $375,282.04, 9,320 shares on 02/13/2026 for $4,557,480.00, and 892 shares on 03/02/2026 for $442,396.32.

Insights

Securities Compliance Analyst

Routine Rule 144 resale notice and recent open-market dispositions by an insider.

The filing lists a small planned resale of 978 shares tied to a Restricted Stock Vesting dated 02/17/2025, plus four reported sales by Joy Liu in early 2026 with aggregate proceeds shown in the filing. The transactions are recorded with sale dates and gross proceeds.

These items are administrative disclosures under Rule 144; the filing does not state any change to capital structure or company proceeds. Subsequent filings would show further disposition details if relevant.

Key Figures

Planned resale: 978 shares Sale on 01/05/2026: 1,385 shares Sale on 02/12/2026: 812 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Planned resale 978 shares Restricted Stock Vesting dated 02/17/2025

Sale on 01/05/2026 1,385 shares Gross proceeds <money>$621,629.55</money>

Sale on 02/12/2026 812 shares Gross proceeds <money>$375,282.04</money>

Sale on 02/13/2026 9,320 shares Gross proceeds <money>$4,557,480.00</money>

Sale on 03/02/2026 892 shares Gross proceeds <money>$442,396.32</money>

Key Terms

Rule 144, Restricted Stock Vesting, Gross proceeds

3 terms

Rule 144 regulatory

"144: Securities To Be Sold"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Restricted Stock Vesting financial

"Restricted Stock Vesting | Issuer | 02/17/2025"

Restricted stock vesting is the timetable and conditions under which shares granted to employees or insiders become fully owned and can be sold, typically requiring continued work or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because large blocks of shares can become tradable at once, which can change share supply and price, and because vesting aligns insiders’ incentives with the company’s long‑term performance—think of it like a timed unlock that both rewards and locks in key people.

Gross proceeds financial

"02/13/2026 | 9320 | 4557480.00"

The total amount of cash a company receives from a financing event or sale before any fees, expenses, taxes or deductions are taken out. Investors watch gross proceeds because it shows the raw scale of new capital being raised—think of it as the paycheck amount before withholdings—which helps assess how much funding is available for operations, growth, debt payoff or how much shareholder dilution might occur once costs are removed.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 900 Salem Street Smithfield RI 02917	978	439288.26	254034190	04/01/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	02/17/2025	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			978	02/17/2025	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Joy Liu 50 Northern Avenue Boston MA 02210	Common	01/05/2026	1385	621629.55
Joy Liu 50 Northern Avenue Boston MA 02210	Common	02/12/2026	812	375282.04
Joy Liu 50 Northern Avenue Boston MA 02210	Common	02/13/2026	9320	4557480.00
Joy Liu 50 Northern Avenue Boston MA 02210	Common	03/02/2026	892	442396.32

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the VRTX Form 144 report disclose?

It discloses a planned resale of 978 shares from a restricted stock vesting dated 02/17/2025. It also lists four recent sales by Joy Liu with dates and gross proceeds in early 2026.

Who sold shares according to the VRTX filing?

The filing lists transactions by Joy Liu, showing sales of 1,385, 812, 9,320, and 892 shares on specified early-2026 dates. Each sale includes the reported gross proceeds.

How much did Joy Liu receive from the largest sale listed?

The largest listed sale by Joy Liu was 9,320 shares on 02/13/2026 for $4,557,480.00. The filing shows gross proceeds for each reported sale.

What is the nature of the 978 shares referenced in the filing?

The 978 shares are tied to a Restricted Stock Vesting event dated 02/17/2025 and are identified as resaleable under Rule 144 in this notice.