Form 4: Akoya Biosciences CEO Brian McKelligon Reports Tax-Related Stock Disposal

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Brian McKelligon, CEO of Akoya Biosciences, disposed of 7,135 shares of common stock on March 23, 2024, to cover taxes related to a previously granted restricted stock unit award.

Summary

  • On March 23, 2024, Brian McKelligon, the President and CEO of Akoya Biosciences, Inc., disposed of 7,135 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction was executed to cover taxes on a restricted stock unit award that was previously granted on March 23, 2022.
  • The restricted stock unit award vests in four equal annual installments, starting on March 23, 2023.
  • Following the transaction, McKelligon directly owns 224,733 shares of Akoya Biosciences common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral event related to tax obligations on vested stock, with no inherent positive or negative implications for the company's performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of insider trading regulations, providing transparency into the transactions of company executives and directors. This filing indicates a standard tax-related stock disposal, which is common when restricted stock units vest.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/23/2022Date of original restricted stock unit award grant.
03/23/2023First vesting date of the restricted stock unit award.
03/23/2024Date of stock disposal for tax withholding.
03/25/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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