Mock James M 4
4 · Moderna, Inc. · Filed Mar 3, 2026
Research Summary
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Moderna (MRNA) CFO James Mock Exercises Derivatives; Shares Withheld
What Happened James M. Mock, Chief Financial Officer of Moderna (MRNA), exercised/converted derivatives on February 27, 2026 (totaling 11,004 shares: 329 + 774 + 9,901). To satisfy tax withholding obligations, 5,323 of those shares (160 + 375 + 4,788) were withheld/paid at $51.71 per share, resulting in $275,252 in tax-withholding proceeds paid. On March 1, 2026, Mock was recorded as acquiring two RSU awards/awards totaling 87,208 shares (37,639 and 49,569), reported as derivative awards.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: exercise/conversion and withholding on 2026-02-27; grants/awards recorded 2026-03-01. Form filed 2026-03-03 (within required reporting window).
- Withheld/disposed shares for tax: 160 @ $51.71 ($8,274); 375 @ $51.71 ($19,391); 4,788 @ $51.71 ($247,587). Total tax withholding = $275,252.
- Derivative conversions/exercises: 329, 774 and 9,901 shares reported as exercised/converted (some line items shown at $0.00 as a derivative conversion/formality).
- Awards received: 37,639 and 49,569 RSU-type awards reported as acquired (derivative); vesting is subject to the company’s schedule (see footnotes).
- Footnotes of note: F2 = shares withheld at the Reporting Person’s election to satisfy tax withholding; F3–F5/F7 describe 25% initial vest and subsequent quarterly vesting schedules; F6 notes future option vesting beginning March 1, 2027.
- Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the supplied summary of the filing.
Context
- This appears to be a net share settlement/tax-withholding associated with exercises/conversions and RSU activity (not an open-market sale by the insider). Net-settlements to cover taxes are routine and do not necessarily indicate a view on the company’s prospects.
- The filing was submitted on March 3, 2026 for transactions on Feb 27 and Mar 1, which is within the typical Form 4 reporting window (timely).
Insider Transaction Report
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-27+329→ 45,553 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-02-27$51.71/sh−160$8,274→ 45,393 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-27+774→ 46,167 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-02-27$51.71/sh−375$19,391→ 45,792 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-27+9,901→ 55,693 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-02-27$51.71/sh−4,788$247,587→ 50,905 total - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F3]2026-02-27−329→ 1,315 total→ Common Stock (329 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F4]2026-02-27−774→ 6,189 total→ Common Stock (774 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F5]2026-02-27−9,901→ 29,705 total→ Common Stock (9,901 underlying) - Award
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
[F6]2026-03-01+37,639→ 37,639 totalExercise: $53.57From: 2027-03-01Exp: 2036-03-01→ Common Stock (37,639 underlying) - Award
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F7]2026-03-01+49,569→ 49,569 total→ Common Stock (49,569 underlying)
Footnotes (7)
- [F1]Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- [F2]Represents shares withheld at the election of the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vest of restricted stock units.
- [F3]25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested on February 28, 2024 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
- [F4]25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested on February 27, 2025 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
- [F5]25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award vested on March 1, 2026 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
- [F6]25% of this option will vest and become exercisable on March 1, 2027 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
- [F7]25% of the shares subject to this restricted stock unit award will vest on March 1, 2027 with the remainder vesting in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.