Form 4: Amgen EVP, Operations, Esteban Santos, Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4 Filing
Esteban Santos, EVP of Operations at Amgen, reports the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units and an acquisition of shares through the company's 401(k) plan.
Summary
- On March 18, 2024, Esteban Santos, EVP of Operations at Amgen, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership of Amgen stock.
- Santos disposed of 6,137 shares of common stock at a price of $268.87 to cover tax obligations.
- Following the transaction, Santos directly owns 70,213 shares of Amgen common stock, including restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest at various dates in the future.
- Santos also indirectly owns 856.6105 shares through the company's 401(k) plan.
- The reported holdings include RSUs vesting between 2024 and 2027 and dividend equivalents (DEs) that are paid out in shares of common stock according to the vesting schedule.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions, allowing investors to track ownership changes.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction has a minimal impact on stakeholders as it is a routine sale of shares by an executive to cover tax obligations.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/18/2024 | Date of transaction and filing of Form 4. |
| 04/30/2024 | Vesting date for 1,308 RSUs. |
| 04/30/2025 | Vesting date for 1,348 RSUs. |
| 05/02/2024 | Vesting date for 1,200 RSUs. |
| 05/02/2025 | Vesting date for 2,374 RSUs. |
| 05/02/2026 | Vesting date for 2,385 RSUs. |
| 05/02/2027 | Vesting date for 1,211 RSUs. |
| 05/05/2024 | Vesting date for 1,151 RSUs. |
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