Form 4: Avid Bioservices COO Richard A. Richieri Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4
Richard A. Richieri, Chief Operations Officer of Avid Bioservices, Inc., reports the acquisition and disposal of common stock and restricted stock units, including sales to cover tax obligations.
Summary
- Richard A. Richieri, the Chief Operations Officer of Avid Bioservices, Inc. (CDMO), filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
- On October 9, 2024, Richieri acquired 5,506 shares of common stock and 462 shares indirectly through his spouse.
- On October 10, 2024, Richieri sold 2,031 shares at $10.05 per share and his spouse sold 201 shares at the same price.
- These sales were to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Richieri also disposed of several tranches of RSUs granted between July 2021 and July 2024.
- The RSUs vest in sixteen equal quarterly installments over four years, contingent upon continuous service.
- Following these transactions, Richieri directly owns 37,704 shares and indirectly owns 7,218 shares through his spouse.
- He also directly owns 64,719 RSUs and indirectly owns 5,281 RSUs through his spouse.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing primarily reflects routine stock transactions for tax purposes and does not indicate any significant strategic shift or concern.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in the biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) industry. It provides transparency regarding the executive's stake in the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the small volume of shares sold.
- Employees are indirectly impacted as the vesting of RSUs is tied to continued service with the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 09, 2021 | RSUs granted to the reporting person and/or reporting person's spouse. |
| October 09, 2021 | Vesting start date for RSUs granted on July 9, 2021. |
| July 09, 2022 | RSUs granted to the reporting person and/or reporting person's spouse. |
| October 09, 2022 | Vesting start date for RSUs granted on July 9, 2022. |
| July 09, 2023 | RSUs granted to the reporting person and/or reporting person's spouse. |
| October 09, 2023 | Vesting start date for RSUs granted on July 9, 2023. |
| July 09, 2024 | RSUs granted to the reporting person and/or reporting person's spouse. |
| October 09, 2024 | Earliest transaction date; vesting start date for RSUs granted on July 9, 2024; acquisition of common stock. |
| October 10, 2024 | Sale of common stock. |
| October 11, 2024 | Date of Form 4 signature. |
Keywords
Form 4, Avid Bioservices, CDMO, Richard A. Richieri, Stock Transactions, Beneficial Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding
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