Form 4: Vicarious Surgical CTO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations Following RSU Vesting

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Sammy Khalifa, Chief Technology Officer and Director of Vicarious Surgical Inc., sold a small portion of his Class A Common Stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Sammy Khalifa, the Chief Technology Officer, Director, and a 10% owner of Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT), reported a transaction on June 3, 2025.
  • Mr. Khalifa sold 239 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $7.2509 per share.
  • The sale was executed to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units that were granted on June 2, 2023.
  • The sales price ranged from $7.01 to $7.52 per share.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Khalifa directly beneficially owns 35,630 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. While it's a sale of shares, it's explicitly for tax purposes related to RSU vesting, which is a common and non-discretionary event for executives, not signaling a lack of confidence in the company.

Positives

  • The sale was non-discretionary, specifically for tax withholding purposes, which is a routine event and does not indicate a lack of confidence in the company's future by the insider.

Negatives

  • A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, though for a specific and common tax-related reason.

Future Outlook

The document 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.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing provides transparency into insider transactions, a standard regulatory requirement. Such tax-related sales are common for executives receiving equity compensation and are generally not indicative of a change in the company's fundamental outlook, but rather a routine financial event for the individual.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: A very minor dilution of insider ownership, but the transaction's purpose (tax withholding) is routine and generally not a cause for concern regarding management's belief in the company's prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/02/2023Date restricted stock units were granted.
06/03/2025Date of the reported transaction (sale of shares).
06/04/2025Date the Form 4 was signed and filed.

Keywords

Vicarious Surgical Inc., RBOT, Sammy Khalifa, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Sale, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership, Medical Devices, Robotics

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