Vericel (VCEL) executive Mahoney acquired 2,625 shares
Insider transactions reported
Karen Mahoney (Chief Human Resources Officer at Vericel Corporation, VCEL) reported that they acquired 2,625 shares, and gave up 771 shares at $37.98 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jul 22, 2025. After these transactions the filing shows 1,854 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Mahoney Karen
- Role
- Chief Human Resources Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock1 | +2,625 | - | - | 2,625 direct |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock2 | -771 | $37.98 | $29.3K | 1,854 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitOn 2,625 Common Stock1, 3, 4, ... | +2,625 | - | - | 7,875 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 0 to 1,854 direct
- Restricted Stock Unit: 5,250 to 7,875 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. The shares of common stock were acquired by the Reporting Person as a result of the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted to the Reporting Person on July 22, 2024. The remaining RSUs will vest in annual installments on July 22, 2026, July 22, 2027, and July 22, 2028, respectively.
- 2. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of RSUs.
- 3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of Vericel Corporation.
- 4. No expiration date for this type of award.
- 5. The Fair Market Value of the vested derivative securities is $37.98 per share.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Mahoney report in this VCEL Form 4?
Karen Mahoney (Chief Human Resources Officer at Vericel Corporation, VCEL) reported that they acquired 2,625 shares, and gave up 771 shares at $37.98 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jul 22, 2025. After these transactions the filing shows 1,854 shares held directly.
How many VCEL shares does Mahoney hold after this filing?
The filing shows 1,854 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for VCEL
Across the 3 sessions after earlier VCEL headlines, the stock closed higher 2 times and lower 1 times, with a median move of 1.2% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | VCEL | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Vericel to Present at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Thursday, November 20, 2025 | +0.1% | -0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Vericel Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results | +4.2% | -1.1% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Vericel to Report Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on November 6, 2025 | -1.2% | +0.6% |
Earlier insider filings at VCEL
- Dec 4, 2025Director Wotton Paul K sold $189,500 worth of shares (5,000 units at $37.90), decreasing direct ownership by 16% to 25,602 units (SEC Form 4)
- Dec 4, 2025Chief Medical Officer Hopper Jonathan Mark exercised 1,652 shares at a strike of $18.00 and sold $64,659 worth of shares (1,652 units at $39.14) (SEC Form 4)
- Nov 13, 2025Chief Operating Officer Halpin Michael exercised 2,642 shares at a strike of $16.66 and sold $106,763 worth of shares (2,642 units at $40.41) (SEC Form 4)
- Nov 12, 2025Director Mclaughlin Kevin F exercised 7,000 shares at a strike of $2.63 and sold $270,130 worth of shares (7,000 units at $38.59) (SEC Form 4)
- Nov 10, 2025Chief Operating Officer Halpin Michael sold $297,778 worth of shares (7,358 units at $40.47) and exercised 7,358 shares at a strike of $16.66 (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)
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