Vertex EVP uses shares to cover tax liability
Vertex Pharmaceuticals executive Charles F. Wagner Jr. reported a tax-related share disposition.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals executive Charles F. Wagner Jr. reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 10, 2026, he transferred 3,045 shares of Vertex common stock at $468.41 per share under code F, which reflects payment of tax liability by delivering shares.
After this transaction, Wagner directly beneficially owned 48,280 shares of Vertex common stock. The filing characterizes the move as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 3,045 | $468.41 | $1.43M |
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