AORT.NYSEArtivion, INC

Form 4: Artivion CEO James P. Mackin Reports Stock Transactions Following Performance Stock Unit Vesting

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Artivion's CEO, James P. Mackin, reports acquisition and disposal of company stock related to the vesting of performance stock units, with sales executed to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • On February 23, 2024, James P. Mackin, the President and CEO of Artivion, Inc., acquired 40,404 shares of common stock related to performance stock units.
  • An additional 58,648 shares were acquired on the same day, also related to performance stock units.
  • On February 26, 2024, Mackin sold 18,144 shares at a price of $20.2711 per share.
  • He also sold 13,168 shares at the same price on February 26, 2024.
  • These sales were to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of the performance stock units and do not represent discretionary transactions.
  • Following these transactions, Mackin directly owns 695,777 shares of Artivion common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

Remaining shares earned in connection with the Feb. 2023 grant will be eligible to vest and be issued as follows: 25% on 02/22/2025; and 25% on 02/22/2026, assuming employment on the relevant vesting date.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common among publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions provide transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.
  • The sales to cover tax obligations have a minor dilutive effect on existing shareholders.

Next Steps

  • Remaining shares earned in connection with the Feb. 2023 grant will be eligible to vest and be issued as follows: 25% on 02/22/2025; and 25% on 02/22/2026, assuming employment on the relevant vesting date.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/22/2023Date of grant for the performance stock units.
02/23/2024Date of acquisition of 40,404 and 58,648 shares due to vesting of performance stock units.
02/26/2024Date of sale of 18,144 and 13,168 shares to cover tax obligations.
02/28/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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