Artivion (AORT) SVP Andrew M. Green Sells 616 Shares

What Happened
Andrew M. Green, SVP of Regulatory and Quality at Artivion (AORT), sold 616 shares on 2026-08-14 at $28.55 per share, generating proceeds of $17,586. The sale was reported on Form 4 filed 2026-08-17. This was a sale (not a purchase) and is described in the filing as a routine "sell-to-cover" to satisfy tax withholding upon RSU vesting.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-14, 616 shares at $28.55 each.
• Total proceeds: $17,586.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: Sale was executed upon RSU vesting to cover tax withholding obligations and was not a discretionary trade (sell-to-cover).
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 filed 2026-08-17; filing appears to be timely based on the reported transaction date.

Context
Sell-to-cover transactions occur when restricted stock units vest and the company sells a portion of shares to pay required taxes. These transactions are common and typically reflect tax mechanics rather than an insider's view on company prospects. Purchases or open-market buys generally carry more weight as indicators of insider confidence than routine tax-withholding sales.