Form 4: Inovio Pharmaceuticals CEO Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


CEO Jacqueline Elizabeth Shea reports acquisition and disposal of Inovio Pharmaceuticals stock and derivative securities related to vesting of restricted stock units and options.

Summary

  • On February 26, 2025, Jacqueline Elizabeth Shea, CEO of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, reported transactions involving the company's stock.
  • These transactions included the acquisition of 5,852 shares and 18,632 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Shea also disposed of 2,493 shares and 9,088 shares to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of these restricted stock units at a price of $1.98 per share.
  • Additionally, Shea acquired 105,649 common stock options and 85,201 restricted stock units on February 27, 2025.
  • Following these transactions, Shea directly owns 46,550 shares of common stock, 37,263 restricted stock units, and 105,649 common stock options.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing detailing stock transactions by the CEO. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment, but rather provides factual information about ownership changes.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC when company insiders, like the CEO, trade in their company's stock. It provides transparency to investors about the transactions of key personnel.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders by slightly increasing the number of outstanding shares as restricted stock units vest.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/26/2022Date of grant for 17,557 restricted stock units, vesting in three annual tranches.
02/26/2023First vesting date for 5,852 shares of the restricted stock units granted on February 26, 2022.
02/26/2024Second vesting date for 5,853 shares of the restricted stock units granted on February 26, 2022.
02/28/2024Date of grant for 55,895 restricted stock units, vesting in three annual tranches.
02/26/2025Date of transactions reported in the Form 4, including vesting of restricted stock units and tax withholding.
02/27/2025Date of acquisition of 105,649 common stock options and 85,201 restricted stock units.
02/27/2025First vesting date for 52,825 shares of the 105,649 options granted on February 27, 2025.
02/26/2026Vesting date for 18,632 shares of the restricted stock units granted on February 28, 2024.
02/26/2026Second vesting date for 28,401 shares of the 85,201 restricted stock units granted on February 27, 2025.
02/26/2026Second vesting date for 52,824 shares of the 105,649 options granted on February 27, 2025.
02/26/2027Vesting date for 18,631 shares of the restricted stock units granted on February 28, 2024.
02/26/2027Third vesting date for 28,400 shares of the 85,201 restricted stock units granted on February 27, 2025.
02/26/2028Final vesting date for 28,400 shares of the 85,201 restricted stock units granted on February 27, 2025.
02/27/2035Expiration date for the 105,649 common stock options granted on February 27, 2025.
02/28/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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