Warby Parker (NYSE: WRBY) co-CEO reports 50,000-share stock sale
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Warby Parker Inc. co-CEO and director Neil Blumenthal reported a planned stock transaction involving the company’s dual-class shares. On 01/07/2026 he converted 50,000 shares of Class B Common Stock into 50,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0, then sold those 50,000 Class A shares at an average price of $27.08 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 16, 2025. Following the sale, he directly held 37,119 shares of Class A Common Stock and 3,099,271 shares of Class B Common Stock.
In addition to his direct holdings, various trusts associated with him report indirect ownership of additional Class B and Class A shares. The filing notes that each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at any time at the holder’s option, and will automatically convert in certain circumstances, including transfers outside permitted ownership groups or by specified dates and employment or board-status changes, with one key trigger date being October 1, 2031.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did WRBY co-CEO Neil Blumenthal report?
Neil Blumenthal reported that on 01/07/2026 he converted 50,000 shares of Class B Common Stock into 50,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and then sold those 50,000 Class A shares at an average price of $27.08.
Was the Warby Parker (WRBY) stock sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states that the share sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Neil Blumenthal on September 16, 2025.
How many Warby Parker Class A shares does Neil Blumenthal hold after this transaction?
After the reported sale, Neil Blumenthal directly holds 37,119 shares of Class A Common Stock.
How many Warby Parker Class B shares does Neil Blumenthal directly own after the transaction?
Following the conversion, he directly beneficially owns 3,099,271 shares of Class B Common Stock, each convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock.
What price did the WRBY Class A shares sell for in this insider transaction?
The 50,000 Class A shares were sold at an average execution price of $27.08, with individual trades occurring between $26.99 and $27.23.
How does Warby Parker’s Class B Common Stock convert into Class A stock?
The filing explains that each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at any time at the holder’s option, and will automatically convert upon specified events including certain transfers, changes in board or employment status, and by October 1, 2031.
Does Neil Blumenthal have additional indirect ownership in Warby Parker shares?
Yes. The report lists additional indirect holdings of Class B and Class A shares through several trusts, including the Royal Blue Aries Trust, Tiffany Blue Gemini Trust, Neil H. Blumenthal 2011 Family Trust, Teal Aquarius Trust, Cobalt Pisces Trust, and Sky Scorpio 2 Trust.