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Executive at Vanda (NASDAQ: VNDA) sells shares to cover RSU taxes

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. executive Timothy Williams, its SVP & General Counsel, reported selling 42,434 shares of common stock on March 2, 2026. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $8.2659 per share solely to satisfy tax obligations arising from the settlement of vested RSUs under the company’s RSU agreements. The transactions occurred in multiple trades at prices ranging from $8.085 to $8.81 per share. After these tax-related sales, Williams directly holds 377,450 shares of Vanda common stock.

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Insider Williams Timothy
Role SVP & General Counsel
Sold 42,434 shs ($351K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 42,434 $8.2659 $351K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 377,450 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock sold to satisfy tax obligations relating to the acquisition of shares of the Issuer's common stock in connection with the settlement of the vested portion of RSUs. Such sale was executed pursuant to the withholding tax provisions of the RSU agreements. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.085 to $8.81 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote (2) to this Form 4.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Williams Timothy

(Last) (First) (Middle)
2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
SUITE 300E

(Street)
WASHINGTON DC 20037

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. [ VNDA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP & General Counsel
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 03/02/2026 S 42,434(1) D $8.2659(2) 377,450 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock sold to satisfy tax obligations relating to the acquisition of shares of the Issuer's common stock in connection with the settlement of the vested portion of RSUs. Such sale was executed pursuant to the withholding tax provisions of the RSU agreements.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.085 to $8.81 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote (2) to this Form 4.
/s/ Timothy Williams 03/04/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did VNDA report for Timothy Williams?

Vanda Pharmaceuticals reported that SVP & General Counsel Timothy Williams sold 42,434 shares of common stock on March 2, 2026. The transaction was disclosed on Form 4 and classified as an open‑market sale of common stock.

Why did Timothy Williams sell Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA) shares?

Timothy Williams sold Vanda shares to satisfy tax obligations related to vested RSUs. The filing explains the sale was executed under the RSU agreements’ withholding tax provisions, indicating it was a tax‑driven disposition rather than a discretionary portfolio sale.

How many VNDA shares did Timothy Williams sell and at what price?

He sold 42,434 shares of Vanda Pharmaceuticals common stock at a weighted average price of $8.2659 per share. Footnotes state the shares were sold in multiple transactions, with individual prices ranging from $8.085 to $8.81 inclusive.

How many Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA) shares does Timothy Williams hold after the sale?

Following the reported tax‑related sale, Timothy Williams directly holds 377,450 shares of Vanda Pharmaceuticals common stock. This post‑transaction ownership figure comes from the Form 4 data labeled as the total shares beneficially owned after the transactions.

What role does Timothy Williams hold at Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA)?

Timothy Williams is identified as an officer of Vanda Pharmaceuticals, serving as SVP & General Counsel. This officer role is specified in the insider data, indicating he is a senior executive with legal responsibilities at the company.

How is the sale price range for the VNDA insider trade described?

The filing notes the reported price is a weighted average of $8.2659 per share. It explains the shares were sold in multiple transactions, with individual trade prices ranging between $8.085 and $8.81, and offers to provide full breakdowns upon request.