Form 4: Apellis Pharmaceuticals VP Sells Shares to Cover Tax Withholding

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


James George Chopas, VP/Chief Accounting Officer of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, sold 192 shares of common stock on September 16, 2024, to cover tax withholding on restricted stock units.

Summary

  • James George Chopas, VP/Chief Accounting Officer of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, sold 192 shares of common stock on September 16, 2024.
  • The sale was executed at a price of $36.206 per share.
  • The transaction was to cover tax withholding on restricted stock units released on September 13, 2024.
  • Following the transaction, Chopas directly owns 38,141 shares of Apellis Pharmaceuticals.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing a routine stock sale for tax purposes, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of the US stock market, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This particular filing indicates a sale of shares to cover tax obligations, which is a common practice.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale of a small number of shares by an officer is unlikely to have a significant impact on shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/13/2024Restricted Stock Units released
09/16/2024Date of stock sale
09/17/2024Date of signature on the Form 4

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