Form 4: American Well Corp Executive Phyllis Gotlib Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Phyllis Gotlib, President, International at American Well Corp, sold 1,068 shares of Class A Common Stock on April 1, 2025, to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Phyllis Gotlib, President, International of American Well Corp, reported a transaction on April 1, 2025.
  • Gotlib sold 1,068 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $7.2803 per share.
  • The sale was executed to cover tax liabilities related to the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.
  • Following the transaction, Gotlib directly owns 146,930 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly owns 64,250 shares through her husband.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects a routine transaction (selling shares to cover taxes on vested stock), so the sentiment is neutral.

Management Comments

  • The sales reported in this Form 4 were made in order to pay the tax liability arising from the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units on April 1, 2025.
  • The sales were effected through and automatic 'sell to cover' transaction that did not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.

Industry Context

Insider sales are a common occurrence, especially when executives exercise stock options or restricted stock units. These sales are often planned to cover tax obligations.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale of shares by an officer could have a minor negative impact on shareholder sentiment, but is unlikely to be significant given the reason for the sale.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/01/2025Date of transaction: Sale of Class A Common Stock and vesting of restricted stock units.
04/03/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, American Well Corp, AMWL, Phyllis Gotlib, Insider Trading, Stock Sale, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Liability

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