[Form 4] XOMA Royalty Corp Insider Trading Activity
Thomas M. Burns, SVP, Finance & CFO of XOMA Royalty Corp (symbol: XOMAP), reported equity activity related to vested performance stock units and subsequent share sales to cover taxes. He was credited with 11,846 common shares from PSUs that vest when the stock reaches a specified price, increasing his direct common-stock holdings to 34,409 shares. Shortly thereafter he sold 4,300 shares at $35.98 and two small blocks of 15 shares each at $36.93 and $36.81, reducing his direct holdings to roughly 30,079 shares.
He also reports 6,130 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and disposal of 2,000 depository shares and 2,000 series A preferred shares. The filing explains the sales were to satisfy tax withholding on PSU settlement, and the PSUs convert one-for-one into common stock with an exercisable date of 05/18/2026.
- Vested PSUs converted to common stock, aligning executive compensation with shareholder value
- Substantial retained ownership after tax-related sales (approximately 30,079 direct shares plus 6,130 indirect)
- Share disposals (4,300 and small additional blocks) following vesting could be perceived negatively by some investors
- Disposals of other securities (2,000 depository shares and 2,000 preferred shares) were reported without context on materiality
Insights
TL;DR: Insider received vested PSUs then sold a portion to cover tax withholding; remaining holdings and PSUs retain alignment with shareholders.
The reporting shows a routine executive equity event: 11,846 PSUs vested and converted to common shares, with a portion sold to meet tax obligations. The disposal amounts are modest relative to total converted units and appear to be tax-driven rather than opportunistic cashing out. Continued direct ownership of ~30,079 shares plus 6,130 indirect shares suggests ongoing equity exposure. The filing includes disposals of non-common instruments (depository and preferred shares) which are noted but not quantified against total outstanding securities, limiting assessment of materiality.
TL;DR: Transaction is operationally neutral for valuation—PSU settlement increased share count for the insider; sales were tax withholdings.
From a market-impact perspective, the converted 11,846 PSUs and subsequent sale of 4,330 shares across three trades are small and unlikely to materially affect float or share price. The presence of exercisable PSUs through 05/18/2026 creates potential future dilution if fully paid out, but the filing does not provide company-wide PSU totals, so dilution magnitude cannot be determined from this form alone.