[Form 4] VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reported an insider equity award. Director Mr. Sachs acquired 115.766 deferred stock units on 10/15/2025 at $410.31 per unit. Following the transaction, he beneficially owns 15,457.433 derivative securities directly.

Each deferred stock unit represents one share of common stock and is settled in stock upon the earliest of termination of board service, a change of control, or the director’s disability or death.

10/17/2025 - 04:04 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SACHS BRUCE I

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

50 NORTHERN AVE

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA [ VRTX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	10/15/2025		A		115.766		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	115.766	$410.31	15,457.433	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit represents one share of common stock and is paid out in common stock upon the earliest to occur of (i) termination of Mr. Sachs' service on our board of directors, (ii) a change of control of our company and (iii) Mr. Sachs' disability or death.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christiana Stevenson, Attorney-in-Fact	10/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction was reported for VRTX?

A director, Mr. Sachs, acquired 115.766 deferred stock units on 10/15/2025 at $410.31 per unit.

How many deferred stock units does the VRTX director own after this transaction?

He beneficially owns 15,457.433 derivative securities directly after the transaction.

What does each VRTX deferred stock unit represent?

Each deferred stock unit represents one share of common stock and is paid in stock.

When are the VRTX deferred stock units settled?

They are settled upon the earliest of termination of board service, a change of control, or the director’s disability or death.

What was the transaction price for the VRTX deferred stock units?

The reported price per unit was $410.31.

What was the transaction date for the VRTX insider activity?

The transaction date was 10/15/2025.