Form 4: Scholar Rock CEO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
Jay T. Backstrom, CEO of Scholar Rock Holding Corp, sold shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.
Summary
- On February 18, 2025, Jay T. Backstrom, the CEO of Scholar Rock Holding Corp, sold 18,372 shares of common stock at a price of $36.829 per share.
- The sale was mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to cover the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 15, 2025.
- Backstrom still beneficially owns 311,991 shares, consisting of 76,277 shares of common stock and 235,714 RSUs.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document describes a routine transaction related to tax obligations, so the sentiment is neutral.
Future Outlook
The RSUs vest annually over four years, subject to continued service with the Issuer.
Industry Context
This is a routine transaction related to executive compensation and tax obligations. It is common for executives to sell shares to cover taxes upon the vesting of stock awards.
Stakeholder Impact
- The sale of shares by the CEO could have a minor impact on shareholders, but it is primarily a personal financial transaction to cover tax obligations.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2023 | Date the RSU awards were granted. |
| February 15, 2025 | Date of RSU vesting that triggered the tax obligation. |
| February 18, 2025 | Date of the share sale transaction. |
| February 20, 2025 | Date of the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Scholar Rock Holding Corp, SRRK, Jay T. Backstrom, CEO, Form 4, Share Sale, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership
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