Ceribell (CBLL) CFO trims 1,387 shares in tax-driven stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ceribell, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Scott Blumberg reported a small share sale tied to compensation. He sold 1,387 shares of common stock at $18.00 per share to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. After this transaction, he continues to hold 147,683 shares of Ceribell common stock directly, indicating this was a routine, tax-related disposition rather than a large reduction of his overall position.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,387 shares ($24,966)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Blumberg Scott
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Sold
1,387 shs ($25K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,387 | $18.00 | $25K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 147,683 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,387 shares
Sale price: $18.00 per share
Shares held after transaction: 147,683 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
1,387 shares
Common stock sold on transaction date
Sale price
$18.00 per share
Price received for each share sold
Shares held after transaction
147,683 shares
Direct ownership after sale
Net shares sold
1,387 shares
Net change from this Form 4 (net-sell)
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding obligations, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
tax withholding obligations financial
"sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ceribell (CBLL) disclose for its CFO?
Ceribell disclosed that CFO Scott Blumberg sold 1,387 shares of common stock. The shares were sold at $18.00 each to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units, making this a compensation-related, not discretionary, sale.
Was the Ceribell (CBLL) CFO transaction an open-market sale?
The transaction is coded as an open-market sale, but the footnote specifies it was executed to cover tax withholding on vesting RSUs. That context indicates a routine, compensation-driven sale rather than a discretionary move to reduce exposure.