Form 4: Ultragenyx CFO Howard Horn Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's CFO, Howard Horn, sold 1,785 shares of common stock on March 6, 2025, to cover tax withholdings related to vesting RSUs.

Summary

  • On March 6, 2025, Howard Horn, the Chief Financial Officer of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., sold 1,785 shares of common stock.
  • The sale was executed at a weighted average price of $40.4 per share, with individual transactions ranging from $39.73 to $41.37.
  • The purpose of the sale was to cover required tax withholdings due to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Following the transaction, Horn still beneficially owns 106,169 shares, which includes previously reported shares of common stock underlying RSUs subject to vesting conditions.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral event. The sale is related to tax obligations and doesn't necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of insider trading regulations, providing transparency into the transactions of company executives and directors. This sale appears to be a standard transaction to cover tax obligations related to equity compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale is unlikely to have a significant impact on shareholders, as it is a relatively small transaction by an insider to cover tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/06/2025Date of the stock sale transaction.
03/10/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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