Form 4: Phreesia COO Reports Pre-Planned Stock Sale for Tax Obligations Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Phreesia's Chief Operating Officer, Evan Roberts, reported a pre-planned sale of 1,892 common shares scheduled for July 17, 2025, to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit settlement.

Summary

  • Evan Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Phreesia, Inc. (PHR), reported a planned disposition of 1,892 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction is scheduled for July 17, 2025, and was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating it is a pre-arranged, non-discretionary sale.
  • The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $26.8858 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $26.38 to $27.29.
  • The purpose of the sale is to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement of an award of restricted stock units.
  • Following this transaction, Evan Roberts will beneficially own 772,915 shares of Phreesia common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary 'sell-to-cover' sale for tax purposes, which is a neutral event and does not reflect a change in the insider's view of the company's prospects.

Positives

  • The transaction is a non-discretionary 'sell-to-cover' sale for tax purposes, which is a routine event and does not signal a lack of confidence in the company by the insider.
  • The sale was pre-planned under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, providing transparency and an affirmative defense against insider trading allegations.

Negatives

  • The transaction results in a slight reduction in the Chief Operating Officer's direct beneficial ownership of Phreesia common stock.

Risks

  • No new specific risks to the company's operations or financial health are introduced by this routine insider transaction filing.

Future Outlook

The filing itself does not provide forward-looking statements regarding the company's performance or strategic direction, focusing solely on a pre-planned insider stock transaction.

Management Comments

  • No direct management comments or quotes are provided beyond the signature for the filing.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report (Form 4) and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive landscape analysis. It reflects an individual executive's compensation-related stock activity.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • This is a standard 'sell-to-cover' transaction, common across publicly traded companies when restricted stock units vest.
  • It aligns with typical practices for executive compensation and tax management in the industry.
  • No specific comparable companies, projects, or results are relevant for this type of individual, non-discretionary transaction.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of Attorney DelegationAllison Hoffman, acting under existing powers of attorney, appointed Autumn Simpson as a substitute attorney-in-fact to execute and file SEC documents on behalf of various officers and directors, including Evan Roberts.June 23, 2025This is a procedural update to the company's internal governance regarding SEC filing authorizations, ensuring continuity and efficiency in compliance reporting. It does not indicate a substantive change in corporate policy or executive roles.

Legal Proceedings

  • No legal proceedings or regulatory matters are mentioned.

Related Party Transactions

  • The sale of shares by an executive (Evan Roberts) to cover tax obligations related to company-issued restricted stock units is a common type of related party transaction, as it involves a transaction between the company and a key management personnel.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact, as it's a routine, non-discretionary sale for tax purposes and does not signal a change in company fundamentals or insider sentiment. The number of shares sold is a small fraction of the total outstanding shares.
  • Employees: No direct impact mentioned.
  • Customers: No direct impact mentioned.
  • Suppliers: No direct impact mentioned.
  • Creditors: No direct impact mentioned.

Next Steps

  • No specific future actions or milestones are mentioned in this filing beyond the reported transaction.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 12, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for Allison Hoffman, Chaim Indig, David Linetsky, Ramin Sayar, Mark Smith, and Michael Weintraub.
January 19, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for Ed Cahill.
January 31, 2021Date of Power of Attorney for Lainie Goldstein, Gillian Munson, Evan Roberts, and Amy VanDuyn.
March 24, 2023Date of Power of Attorney for Balaji Gandhi.
June 5, 2023Date of Power of Attorney for Lisa Egbuonu-Davis.
June 25, 2024Date of Power of Attorney for Yvonne Hui.
June 23, 2025Effective date of Substitute Power of Attorney appointing Autumn Simpson to execute and file SEC documents.
July 17, 2025Date of the planned common stock transaction by Evan Roberts.
July 21, 2025Date the Form 4 was filed with the SEC.

Keywords

Phreesia, PHR, Evan Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, COO, SEC Form 4, insider transaction, stock sale, sell-to-cover, restricted stock units, RSU, tax withholding, 10b5-1 plan, corporate governance

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