Form 4: Pacific Biosciences Officer Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Mark Van Oene, Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Biosciences, sold shares to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On March 3, 2025, Mark Van Oene, the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Biosciences, sold 6,486 shares of common stock at a weighted average price ranging from $1.39 to $1.46 per share.
  • The sale was executed to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Following the transaction, Van Oene beneficially owns 1,497,695 shares, which includes 7,500 shares purchased under the company's 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing related to an insider stock sale for tax purposes, which is neither particularly positive nor negative.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of the US stock market, and are required by the SEC to ensure transparency of trading by corporate insiders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/03/2025Date of the stock sale and purchase under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
03/05/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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