GeneDx Holdings Corp. (WGS) CFO reports RSU vesting and sell-to-cover trades
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GeneDx Holdings Corp. Chief Financial Officer insider transaction shows routine equity compensation activity. On December 16, 2025, the CFO exercised 7,197 restricted stock units (RSUs), receiving the same number of Class A common shares for no cash consideration. On the same date, multiple small blocks of Class A common stock were sold at weighted average prices between $138.93 and $150.75 per share.
According to the disclosure, these sales were made solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the RSU vesting under a “sell to cover” arrangement and were not discretionary trades by the executive. After these transactions, the CFO beneficially owned 8,731 shares of Class A common stock, as well as RSUs representing contingent rights to receive up to 113,504 shares and options to purchase up to 25,906 shares of Class A common stock, all vesting according to their existing terms.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 7,197 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 7,197 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 131 | $138.93 | $18K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 366 | $140.0824 | $51K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 951 | $141.2047 | $134K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 215 | $142.1187 | $31K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 334 | $144.2738 | $48K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 578 | $145.3562 | $84K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 699 | $146.9282 | $103K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 331 | $148.5496 | $49K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 97 | $149.198 | $14K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 26 | $150.75 | $4K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 127 | $140.45 | $18K |
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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $138.65 to $139.41, 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 ranges set forth in this footnote and in footnotes 4 through 11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $139.70 to $140.465, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $140.72 to $141.68, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $141.76 to $142.41, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $143.75 to $144.74, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $144.80 to $145.55, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $146.605 to $147.51, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $147.85 to $148.76, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $149.01 to $149.32, inclusive. Following the reported sale undertaken to satisfy tax withholding liabilities, in addition to the 8,731 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 113,504 shares of Class A Common Stock and options to purchase up to an aggregate of 25,906 shares of Class A Common Stock, which RSUs and options vest according to their respective terms. 6.25% of the total award vested or vests quarterly, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date, and with the first tranche vested on March 16, 2023. These RSUs do not have an expiration date; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did GeneDx Holdings Corp. (WGS) disclose for its CFO?
The filing reports that the Chief Financial Officer of GeneDx Holdings Corp. had 7,197 restricted stock units vest and convert into Class A common stock on December 16, 2025, and sold shares the same day to cover tax withholding obligations tied to that vesting.
What is the CFO’s remaining ownership in GeneDx Holdings Corp. (WGS) after these transactions?
Following the tax-related sales, the CFO beneficially owned 8,731 shares of Class A common stock, plus RSUs representing contingent rights to receive up to 113,504 shares and options to purchase up to 25,906 shares of Class A common stock, subject to their respective vesting schedules.
How do the GeneDx (WGS) RSUs for the CFO vest over time?
The RSU award referenced in the filing vests at a rate of 6.25% of the total award quarterly, subject to the CFO’s continued service, with the first tranche having vested on March 16, 2023. The RSUs have no expiration date; they either vest or are cancelled before the vesting date.