Dexcom (DXCM) EVP has 1,451 shares withheld for RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dexcom executive Michael Jon Brown reported a routine tax-related share withholding tied to restricted stock units. On this Form 4, 1,451 shares of common stock were withheld at $71.90 per share to satisfy tax obligations from the net settlement of vested RSUs, and the footnote clarifies this was not an open-market sale.
After the withholding, Brown directly holds 108,053 Dexcom shares, which include 74,753 unvested restricted stock units scheduled to vest in tranches through March 8, 2029.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Brown Michael Jon
Role
EVP Chief Legal Compliance Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,451 | $71.90 | $104K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 108,053 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares required to be withheld by the Issuer to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person. Included in this number are 74,753 unvested restricted stock units, 39,019 of which were granted on March 8, 2026 and shall vest through March 8, 2029, 19,948 of which were granted on March 8, 2025 and shall vest through March 8, 2028, 8,549 of which were granted on March 8, 2025 and shall vest through March 8, 2027, and 7,237 of which were granted on March 8, 2024 and shall vest through March 8, 2027.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,451 shares
Withholding price: $71.90 per share
Shares held after transaction: 108,053 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
1,451 shares
Withheld to cover RSU tax obligations
Withholding price
<money>$71.90</money> per share
Implied value for tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction
108,053 shares
Direct holdings after tax withholding
Unvested RSUs
74,753 units
Included within total reported holdings
2026 RSU grant
39,019 units
Granted March 8, 2026; vest through March 8, 2029
2025 RSU grants
28,497 units
19,948 vest through March 8, 2028; 8,549 through March 8, 2027
2024 RSU grant
7,237 units
Granted March 8, 2024; vest through March 8, 2027
Key Terms
restricted stock units, net settlement, tax withholding, unvested restricted stock units, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"In connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units and does not represent a sale"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units and does not represent a sale"
tax withholding financial
"required to be withheld by the Issuer to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
unvested restricted stock units financial
"Included in this number are 74,753 unvested restricted stock units, 39,019 of which were granted"
vest financial
"were granted on March 8, 2026 and shall vest through March 8, 2029"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dexcom (DXCM) report for Michael Jon Brown?
Dexcom reported that EVP and Chief Legal Compliance Officer Michael Jon Brown had 1,451 shares of common stock withheld to cover tax obligations from restricted stock units, rather than selling them in the market. This is a standard tax-withholding mechanism disclosed on a Form 4.
What restricted stock units (RSUs) position does the Dexcom (DXCM) executive have?
The filing notes that 74,753 of Michael Jon Brown’s reported Dexcom shares are unvested RSUs. These include grants from March 8, 2024, March 8, 2025, and March 8, 2026, with vesting dates running through March 8, 2029, subject to the plan terms.
What does the F transaction code mean in the Dexcom (DXCM) Form 4?
In this Form 4, transaction code F reflects shares withheld to pay taxes or exercise costs. Dexcom’s filing explains the 1,451 shares were retained by the issuer for tax withholding related to RSU settlement, and are not an open-market sale by the reporting person.
How are Michael Jon Brown’s Dexcom (DXCM) RSUs scheduled to vest?
The filing explains that of the 74,753 unvested RSUs, 39,019 were granted on March 8, 2026 and vest through March 8, 2029. Other grants from March 8, 2025 and March 8, 2024 vest through March 8, 2028 and March 8, 2027, respectively.