Form 4: Sage Therapeutics Executive Gregory Shiferman Reports Stock Transaction

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Gregory Shiferman, a Senior Vice President at Sage Therapeutics, reports a transaction involving the withholding of shares to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On December 24, 2024, Gregory Shiferman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Sage Therapeutics, had 79 shares of common stock withheld to cover tax obligations.
  • This transaction occurred due to the vesting of 235 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on October 28, 2021, under the company's 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
  • The RSUs vested 25% on September 24, 2022, and then quarterly in twelve equal installments.
  • Following the transaction, Shiferman directly owns 19,888 shares of Sage Therapeutics common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral report on a routine stock transaction related to executive compensation.

Industry Context

This is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a standard procedure for covering tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
October 28, 2021Date of grant for time-based restricted stock units (RSUs).
September 24, 2022Initial vesting date (25%) of the RSUs.
December 24, 2024Date of the reported transaction where shares were withheld for tax obligations.
December 27, 2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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