Performance shares vest for Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL) CFO Senner in Form 4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Exelixis, Inc. EVP and CFO Christopher J. Senner reported equity award activity on January 15, 2026. He acquired 149,474 shares of common stock at $0 per share upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units granted on April 3, 2023, after the compensation committee certified achievement of required performance criteria.
To cover taxes related to this vesting, 40,459 shares were withheld by Exelixis at a price of $45.23 per share. After these transactions, Senner directly beneficially owns 1,076,857 shares of Exelixis common stock, which include 494,177 shares that will be issued upon future vesting of previously granted RSUs and PSUs. He also indirectly holds 2,723 shares through the Exelixis 401(k) plan as of January 14, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 149,474 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 40,459 | $45.23 | $1.83M |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- On April 3, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted a performance-based restricted stock unit award ("PSU") under the Exelixis, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan covering 85,414 shares of common stock (such shares, the "Target Shares"). The PSU generally vests as follows: (i) 50% of the eligible Target Shares vest upon the Compensation Committee's (the "Committee") certification of achievement of certain performance criteria; and (ii) 50% of the eligible Target Shares vest on the first quarterly PSU vesting date (i.e. February 15th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th) following the one-year anniversary of the Committee's certification. In addition, the PSU provides for vesting of up to a maximum of 175% of the Target Shares depending on the timing and level of achievement of the performance criteria provided for under the PSU. On January 15, 2026, the Committee determined that certain performance criteria had been achieved, resulting in the Reporting Person's eligibility to vest up to 175% of the Target Shares subject to the PSU (such shares, the "Achieved Shares"). Accordingly, the Committee's certification on January 15, 2026 resulted in the immediate vesting of 50% of the Achieved Shares, and the remaining 50% of the Achieved Shares will vest on February 15, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through that date. Includes 494,177 shares of Exelixis, Inc. common stock ("Common Stock") that will be issued to the Reporting Person upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and PSUs granted to the Reporting Person on March 31, 2025 ("One-Time Award PSUs"). Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock and each One-Time Award PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. Shares withheld by Exelixis, Inc. to satisfy taxes payable in connection with the vesting of the PSUs awarded on April 3, 2023, for which the Committee certified that Exelixis, Inc. had achieved certain performance criteria on January 15, 2026. Represents shares of Common Stock under the Exelixis, Inc. 401(k) Plan, pursuant to a plan statement dated as of January 14, 2026.
FAQ
What insider transaction did EXEL EVP and CFO Christopher J. Senner report?
Christopher J. Senner, EVP and CFO of Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL), reported the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units on January 15, 2026, resulting in an acquisition of Exelixis common stock and a related share withholding for taxes.
What are the performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) referenced in the EXEL Form 4?
The PSUs were granted on April 3, 2023 under the Exelixis 2017 Equity Incentive Plan and initially covered 85,414 Target Shares. Vesting depends on the compensation committee certifying achievement of performance criteria, with up to 175% of the Target Shares potentially vesting based on timing and performance levels.
What future vesting is expected for the Exelixis (EXEL) CFO’s performance-based award?
Following the committee’s certification on January 15, 2026, 50% of the achieved PSU shares vested immediately, and the remaining 50% of the achieved shares are scheduled to vest on February 15, 2027, subject to Senner’s continuous service through that date.
What does the Form 4 say about the CFO’s One-Time Award PSUs and RSUs at Exelixis (EXEL)?
The Form 4 notes that Senner’s reported holdings include 494,177 shares of Exelixis common stock that will be issued upon vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based units granted on March 31, 2025, referred to as One-Time Award PSUs.