Form 4: Enanta Pharmaceuticals Officer Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Enanta Pharmaceuticals' Executive Director of Accounting, Kathleen S. Capps, sold 323 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $14.23 to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit settlements.
Summary
- Kathleen S. Capps, Executive Director of Accounting, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) at Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ENTA), reported a transaction on December 5, 2025.
- Capps sold 323 shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals common stock.
- The shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $14.23, with individual transactions ranging from $13.89 to $14.46.
- This sale was a 'sell to cover' transaction, specifically to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the settlement of restricted stock unit awards.
- The restricted stock unit awards were granted on November 23, 2022, and November 22, 2023.
- The transaction was not a discretionary sale by the reporting person.
- Following this transaction, Capps beneficially owns 8,377 shares of common stock directly.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a non-discretionary 'sell to cover' for tax purposes, which is a routine event for insiders receiving equity compensation and does not reflect a positive or negative discretionary view on the company's prospects.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided.
Industry Context
This transaction is a routine insider filing related to equity compensation and does not provide broader industry context or trends.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not indicative of a change in management's outlook on the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/23/2022 | Grant date for a portion of restricted stock unit awards. |
| 11/22/2023 | Grant date for a portion of restricted stock unit awards. |
| 12/05/2025 | Date of common stock sale to cover tax withholding obligations. |
Keywords
ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, ENTA, Form 4, insider transaction, stock sale, restricted stock units, tax withholding, beneficial ownership
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