Form 4: Quest Diagnostics SVP Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Mark A. Gardner, SVP of Molecular Gen & Oncol at Quest Diagnostics, sold 262 shares of common stock on February 28, 2024, to cover tax obligations arising from vesting restricted share units.

Summary

  • Mark A. Gardner, SVP of Molecular Gen & Oncol at Quest Diagnostics, reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
  • On February 28, 2024, Gardner sold 262 shares at a price of $126.36 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted share units.
  • Following the transaction, Gardner directly owns 4,793 shares of Quest Diagnostics common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a routine transaction to cover tax obligations.

Industry Context

This is a routine Form 4 filing, indicating an insider transaction. Such filings are common and provide transparency into the trading activities of company executives. The sale appears to be related to tax obligations, which is a typical reason for such transactions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on stakeholders as it is a small sale of shares by an executive.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/28/2024Date of transaction: Sale of common stock.
03/01/2024Date of signature.

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