WGS insider filing: CEO settles RSUs, sells shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GeneDx Holdings (WGS) CEO and director reported an RSU settlement and related tax-withholding sales. On 10/29/2025, 3,874 shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired upon RSU vesting at $0 (code M), and 2,154 shares and 4 shares were sold at $136.54 and $136.75, respectively (code S), to cover tax obligations.
After these transactions, the reporting person held 3,436 Class A shares directly. In addition, they held RSUs representing up to 440,665 shares and options for up to 107,610 shares, which vest according to their terms. The RSU award vested 25% on April 29, 2023 and April 29, 2024, and 6.25% on each quarterly anniversary thereafter, with the last tranche scheduled for April 29, 2026.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,158 shares ($294,654)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Stueland Katherine
Role
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sold
2,158 shs ($295K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,874 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 3,874 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,154 | $136.54 | $294K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4 | $136.75 | $547.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 7,748 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 5,594 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration. The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. Following the reported sale undertaken to satisfy tax withholding liabilities, in addition to the 3,436 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person, the Reporting Person beneficially owned RSUs representing contingent rights to receive up to an aggregate of 440,665 shares of Class A Common Stock and options to purchase up to an aggregate of 107,610 shares of Class A Common Stock, which RSUs and options vest according to their respective terms. 25% of the total award vested on each of April 29, 2023 and April 29, 2024, and an additional 6.25% of the total award vested or vests thereafter on each quarterly anniversary, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date, with the last tranche scheduled to vest on April 29, 2026. These RSUs do not have an expiration date; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
FAQ
What did GeneDx (WGS) disclose on this Form 4?
The CEO and director reported RSU settlement of 3,874 shares and sales of 2,154 and 4 shares to cover tax withholding obligations.
What were the sale prices reported by the WGS CEO?
Shares were sold at $136.54 and $136.75.
What derivative holdings were reported by the WGS CEO?
RSUs representing up to 440,665 shares and options for up to 107,610 shares, vesting per their terms.
What is the vesting schedule for the RSU award?
25% vested on April 29, 2023 and April 29, 2024; 6.25% vests each quarterly anniversary thereafter, with the last tranche on April 29, 2026.
Why were the sales executed?
The sales were made to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting via a sell to cover transaction.
What transaction codes were used on the Form 4?
Code M for RSU settlement at $0, and code S for sales.