Anteris (AVR) CFO exercises options, delivers 39,595 shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. Chief Financial Officer Matthew McDonnell reported a compensation-related options exercise and associated tax withholding. Through the McDonnell Family Trust, he exercised stock options for 62,001 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $6.32 and $4.84 per share, receiving CHESS Depositary Interests traded on the ASX. Of these, 39,595 shares were delivered to cover tax obligations, a non–open-market disposition. Following these transactions, he holds 27,777 shares directly and 22,406 shares indirectly through the trust.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
62,001 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
McDonnell Matthew
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock options | 2,001 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock options | 60,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,001 | $4.84 | $10K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 60,000 | $6.32 | $379K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 39,595 | $9.83 | $389K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock options — 0 shares (Indirect, See Footnote);
Common Stock — 2,001 shares (Indirect, See Footnote);
Common Stock — 27,777 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs") of the Issuer received upon settlement of the stock options. The CDIs are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (the "ASX") and are held by CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty, Limited, a subsidiary of ASX Limited, the company that operates the Australian Securities Exchange. CDIs confer the beneficial ownership of the Issuer's common stock on each CDI holder, with the legal title to such securities held by CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty Limited. All US dollar amounts in this column have been converted from Australian dollars using the spot exchange rate on June 5, 2026, which was approximately A$1.00 to $0.7121. Held by Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd as custodian for Quadroo Pty Ltd, as Trustee for the McDonnell Family Trust. Mr. McDonnell and his spouse serve as directors of Quadroo Pty Ltd and share voting and investment power over such shares. On June 14, 2019, the Reporting Person was granted 2,001 stock options, which vested in approximately equal installments on July 12, 2020, July 12, 2021 and July 12, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date. On September 23, 2021, the Reporting Person was granted 60,000 stock options, which vested in approximately equal installments on September 23, 2022, September 23, 2023 and September 23, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date. The stock options are held by Quadroo Pty Ltd, as Trustee for the McDonnell Family Trust. Mr. McDonnell and his spouse serve as directors of Quadroo Pty Ltd and share voting and investment power over such shares.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 60,000 shares
Additional options exercised: 2,001 shares
Total shares from exercises: 62,001 shares
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8 metrics
Options exercised
60,000 shares
Stock options exercised at $6.32 per share
Additional options exercised
2,001 shares
Stock options exercised at $4.84 per share
Total shares from exercises
62,001 shares
Common stock received from option exercises
Tax-withholding shares
39,595 shares
Delivered to cover tax liability at $9.83 per share
Direct holdings after transaction
27,777 shares
Common stock held directly by CFO after transactions
Indirect holdings after transaction
22,406 shares
Common stock held indirectly via McDonnell Family Trust
Option strike price
$6.32 per share
Exercise price for 60,000 stock options expiring 2026-09-23
Option strike price
$4.84 per share
Exercise price for 2,001 stock options expiring 2029-07-12
Key Terms
CHESS Depositary Interests, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, stock options, +1 more
5 terms
CHESS Depositary Interests financial
"Represents CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs") of the Issuer received upon settlement of the stock options."
CHESS depositary interests are tradable certificates used on the Australian settlement system that represent ownership of underlying foreign shares held by a custodian. They let investors buy and sell foreign-listed stocks on the local exchange as if they were domestic shares, simplifying trading, dividend collection and record-keeping, though they may involve custodian fees and can alter certain direct shareholder rights and tax treatments.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
stock options financial
"On September 23, 2021, the Reporting Person was granted 60,000 stock options"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
McDonnell Family Trust financial
"Quadroo Pty Ltd, as Trustee for the McDonnell Family Trust."
FAQ
What did Anteris Technologies (AVR) CFO Matthew McDonnell report in this Form 4?
Anteris CFO Matthew McDonnell reported exercising stock options for 62,001 shares and using 39,595 shares to cover tax obligations. The activity is compensation-related rather than an open-market trade, reflecting routine management of previously granted equity awards through the McDonnell Family Trust.
How many Anteris Technologies (AVR) options did the CFO exercise and at what prices?
The CFO, via the McDonnell Family Trust, exercised 60,000 stock options at an exercise price of $6.32 and 2,001 stock options at $4.84 per share. These option exercises converted into 62,001 shares of common stock represented by CHESS Depositary Interests traded on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Were any of the Anteris Technologies (AVR) CFO’s transactions open-market sales?
No, the Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. Instead, 39,595 shares were delivered as a tax-withholding disposition to satisfy obligations arising from the option exercises, which is a mechanistic payment method rather than a discretionary market sale of Anteris Technologies stock.