Form 4: Vicarious Surgical CTO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Vicarious Surgical's Chief Technology Officer, Sammy Khalifa, sold 239 shares of Class A Common Stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to vested restricted stock units.
Summary
- Sammy Khalifa, Chief Technology Officer, Director, and 10% Owner of Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT), reported a sale of Class A Common Stock.
- The transaction involved the disposition of 239 shares on September 3, 2025.
- The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $5.7195 per share, with individual trades ranging from $5.60 to $5.84.
- The sale was a non-discretionary 'sell to cover' transaction, mandated by the Issuer's equity incentive plan to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units granted on June 2, 2023.
- Following this transaction, Sammy Khalifa beneficially owns 34,515 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary 'sell to cover' for tax purposes, indicating a neutral sentiment. It does not reflect a discretionary decision by the insider regarding the company's prospects.
Future Outlook
The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.
Management Comments
- "The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units that were granted on June 2, 2023."
- "The sale is mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plan to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a 'sell to cover' transaction and does not represent a discretionary trade by the Reporting Person."
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing details a routine insider transaction for tax purposes, which is common across all industries when restricted stock units vest. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive landscape for Vicarious Surgical Inc.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The impact is minimal as it is a small, non-discretionary sale for tax purposes and does not signal a change in the insider's confidence or a significant reduction in their overall holdings.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2023 | Grant date of restricted stock units (RSUs) that subsequently vested. |
| September 3, 2025 | Date of the reported transaction (sale of Class A Common Stock). |
| September 4, 2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the Attorney-in-Fact. |
Recommendation
holdThis Form 4 reports a routine, non-discretionary 'sell to cover' transaction by an insider to satisfy tax obligations. It does not provide new information about the company's operational performance, strategic direction, or future prospects that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, maintaining any existing investment thesis.
Keywords
Vicarious Surgical, RBOT, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Sammy Khalifa, CTO, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding
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