Form 4: Ionis Pharmaceuticals Director Exercises Options and Sells Shares

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Director Spencer R. Berthelsen exercised stock options and sold shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals on June 17, 2024, according to a Form 4 filing.

Summary

  • On June 17, 2024, Spencer R. Berthelsen, a director of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, exercised non-qualified stock options to acquire 16,000 shares of common stock at a price of $35.53 per share.
  • Simultaneously, Berthelsen sold 16,000 shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals common stock at a price of $40.29 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Berthelsen directly owns 147,257 shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals common stock.
  • Berthelsen also disclaims beneficial ownership of 70 shares held by his daughter.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company director. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment, but rather provides factual information.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of the stock market, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors as they can provide insights into management's perspective on the company's stock and future prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/01/2015Date the Non-Qualified Stock Option became exercisable
06/30/2024Expiration date of the Non-Qualified Stock Option
06/17/2024Date of transaction: exercising options and selling shares
06/18/2024Date of Form 4 signature

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