Form 4: Akebia Therapeutics SVP, Chief Medical Officer Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Steven Keith Burke, SVP, Chief Medical Officer of Akebia Therapeutics, sold 7,144 shares of common stock at $1.83 per share to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • Steven Keith Burke, the SVP, Chief Medical Officer of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., sold 7,144 shares of common stock on March 3, 2025.
  • The shares were sold at a price of $1.83 per share.
  • The sale was executed automatically by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units granted on February 28, 2022.
  • The sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 17, 2023.
  • Following the transaction, Burke beneficially owns 809,090 shares of Akebia Therapeutics common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the transaction is a routine sale to cover tax obligations and executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Industry Context

This is a routine Form 4 filing related to an insider selling shares to cover tax obligations. It's a common practice and doesn't necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2022-02-28Date of grant of restricted stock units to the reporting person.
2023-11-17Date the reporting person adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
2025-03-03Date of the stock sale transaction.
2025-03-04Date of the signature on the Form 4 filing.

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