Form 4: DURECT Corp CEO James E. Brown Reports Gift of 56,000 Shares

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SEC Form 4 Filing


DURECT Corporation's CEO, James E. Brown, reported a gift of 56,000 common stock shares and updated his beneficial ownership.

Summary

  • On June 12, 2023, James E. Brown, the President and CEO of DURECT Corporation, filed a Form 4.
  • The report details a transaction where 56,000 shares of common stock were disposed of as a gift.
  • Following the transaction, Brown directly owns 176,453 shares of DURECT Corp common stock.
  • Brown also indirectly owns 8,000 shares through the Brown 2006 Trust and 56,000 shares through the James and Karen Brown 1998 Trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing a transaction. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of compliance for corporate insiders and provide transparency into their transactions in the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction may have a minor impact on shareholders by slightly diluting the ownership base.
  • The gift of shares does not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/01/1998Date of the James and Karen Brown 1998 Trust U/A
05/10/2006Date of the Brown Family Trust
06/12/2023Date of the transaction (gift of shares)
08/05/2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing

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