Form 4: Sutro Biopharma Executive Linda Fitzpatrick Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership Following Separation

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SEC Form 4


Linda Fitzpatrick, Chief People & Communications Officer of Sutro Biopharma, reports changes in her beneficial ownership of company stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) due to accelerated vesting upon her separation from the company.

Summary

  • Linda Fitzpatrick, Chief People & Communications Officer of Sutro Biopharma, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in her beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • The filing reflects transactions on May 1, 2025, related to the vesting and withholding of common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Fitzpatrick acquired shares through the vesting of RSUs, and a portion of these shares were withheld by the issuer to cover income tax obligations.
  • The reported transactions include the accelerated vesting of certain equity awards in connection with her separation from her position with the issuer.
  • Following the reported transactions, Fitzpatrick directly owns 119,744 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 10,383 shares through a family trust.
  • She also holds 4,010 RSUs that vest beginning March 1, 2024, and 6,531 RSUs that vest beginning March 1, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing reflecting a routine transaction. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and changes in ownership, common in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
CHIEF PEOPLE & COMM. OFFICERLinda A. FitzpatrickTBD05/01/2025Separation from the company

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may be interested in changes in executive ownership.
  • Employees may be affected by the departure of a key executive.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/13/1997Date of the Michael A. & Linda A. Fitzpatrick Family Trust
03/04/2023Initial vesting date for some RSUs (1/4th of total shares annually)
03/01/2024Initial vesting date for some RSUs (1/4th of total shares annually)
03/01/2025Initial vesting date for some RSUs (1/4th of total award annually)
05/01/2025Date of transactions reported in the Form 4
03/04/2026Expiration date for some RSUs
03/01/2027Expiration date for some RSUs
03/01/2028Expiration date for some RSUs
05/05/2025Date of signature on the Form 4

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Sutro Biopharma, STRO, Linda Fitzpatrick, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Equity Awards, Vesting, Separation

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