Form 4: Sera Prognostics CDO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sera Prognostics' Chief Data Officer, Paul Kearney, sold 6,460 shares of Class A Common Stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

• Paul Kearney, Chief Data Officer of Sera Prognostics, Inc. (SERA), reported the sale of 6,460 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• The transaction occurred on August 8, 2025, at a weighted average price of $2.54 per share.
• The sale was a 'sell to cover' transaction, mandated by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
• This transaction was not a discretionary sale by Mr. Kearney.
• Following the sale, Mr. Kearney beneficially owns 188,940 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• The shares were sold as part of a block trade, with individual prices ranging from $2.28 to $2.73 per share.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine 'sell to cover' for tax obligations related to RSU vesting, indicating a neutral sentiment as it is not a discretionary sale by the insider and does not reflect a change in company outlook or performance.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• The sale is mandated by the Issuer's election to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by 'sell to cover' transactions and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report (Form 4) detailing a non-discretionary 'sell to cover' stock sale by an executive, which is a common event related to equity compensation and tax obligations across various industries.

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Keywords

Sera Prognostics, SERA, Paul Kearney, Chief Data Officer, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, RSU, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding