KalVista (NASDAQ: KALV) CEO exercises RSUs and sells shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KalVista Pharmaceuticals CEO Benjamin L. Palleiko reported routine equity compensation activity and a related tax sale. On March 6, 2026, he exercised 15,625 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), receiving an equal number of KalVista common shares for no cash consideration. The RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments starting June 6, 2024, subject to continued service. On March 9, 2026, he sold 6,693 common shares at a weighted average price of $16.0814 per share solely to cover tax withholding obligations from the RSU vesting, described as a non-discretionary “sell to cover” transaction. After these transactions, he holds 451,815 common shares directly and 125,001 RSUs, giving him a substantial ongoing equity stake.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 6,693 shares ($107,633)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Palleiko Benjamin L
Role
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sold
6,693 shs ($108K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 6,693 | $16.0814 | $108K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 15,625 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 15,625 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 451,815 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 125,001 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration. The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $16.08 to $16.4102 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. 1/16th of the total number of shares subject to the RSU shall vest on each quarterly anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date commencing on June 6, 2024, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did KalVista (KALV) CEO Benjamin Palleiko report?
KalVista CEO Benjamin Palleiko reported exercising 15,625 RSUs into common stock and selling 6,693 shares. The sale was solely to cover tax withholding from the RSU vesting, structured as a non-discretionary “sell to cover” transaction rather than an elective open-market sale.
How do the KalVista (KALV) CEO’s RSUs vest over time?
The CEO’s RSUs vest in 16 equal parts, with one-sixteenth of the total vesting on each quarterly anniversary of the June 6, 2024 vesting commencement date. Continued service with the company is required on each vesting date for the corresponding portion of RSUs to fully vest.
What does each KalVista (KALV) RSU represent for the CEO?
Each Restricted Stock Unit granted to the CEO represents a contingent right to receive one share of KalVista common stock upon settlement for no cash consideration. Actual receipt of shares occurs as the RSUs vest and settle, subject to the vesting schedule and continued service conditions.