Form 4: Akoya Biosciences CFO John Frederick Ek Reports Tax-Related Stock Disposal
SEC Form 4 Filing
CFO John Frederick Ek reports disposition of Akoya Biosciences shares to cover taxes related to a restricted stock unit award.
Summary
- On April 1, 2025, John Frederick Ek, CFO of Akoya Biosciences, Inc., disposed of 16,432 shares of common stock to cover taxes on a restricted stock unit award.
- The shares were disposed of at a price of $1.35 per share.
- Following the transaction, Ek directly owns 248,202 shares and indirectly owns 20,000 shares through the Ek Trust Dated November 20, 2020.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a routine filing related to tax obligations, so the sentiment is neutral.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates a standard tax-related stock disposal, common when restricted stock units vest.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction has a minimal impact on stakeholders as it is a routine tax-related stock disposal.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2020 | Date of the Ek Trust |
| March 20, 2023 | Date of restricted stock unit award |
| April 1, 2024 | First vesting date of restricted stock unit award |
| April 1, 2025 | Date of stock disposal for tax withholding |
| April 3, 2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing |
Keywords
Akoya Biosciences, AKYA, John Frederick Ek, CFO, Form 4, Stock Disposal, Restricted Stock Unit, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership
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