Form 4: Unity Biotechnology's Chief Legal Officer Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Alexander Hieu Nguyen, Chief Legal Officer of Unity Biotechnology, sold 149 shares of common stock on November 4, 2024, to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • On November 4, 2024, Alexander Hieu Nguyen, the Chief Legal Officer of Unity Biotechnology, sold 149 shares of common stock.
  • The sale was executed at a price of $1.29 per share.
  • The transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Following the transaction, Nguyen directly owns 24,723 shares, including RSUs that vest over time from the grant date.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing detailing a stock sale for tax purposes, which is neither particularly positive nor negative.

Industry Context

Sales of shares by company insiders are a common occurrence, often related to compensation and tax obligations. The use of Rule 10b5-1 plans allows insiders to sell shares at predetermined times to avoid accusations of trading on inside information.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale is unlikely to have a significant impact on stakeholders as it is a small transaction related to tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/04/2024Date of the stock sale transaction.
11/06/2024Date of the signature on the Form 4 filing.

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