AstraZeneca CFO donates shares to charity

Published 12-06-2025, 08:24 pm
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AstraZeneca PLC (LSE/STO/Nasdaq:LON:AZN) disclosed in a recent SEC filing that its Chief Financial Officer, Aradhana Sarin, has donated 200 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) to charity. The transaction occurred outside a trading venue on June 10, 2025, with no financial consideration received in return. Each ADS represents one half of an ordinary share of $0.25 each in the company.

The notification, which complies with the EU Market Abuse Regulation as part of UK law, marks an initial disclosure of Sarin’s change in beneficial interest in the company’s shares. The filing, dated June 12, 2025, provides transparency into the stock dealings of company insiders, underscoring the importance of corporate governance and ethical conduct.

AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN), a global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Cambridge, UK, focuses on developing prescription medicines for a wide range of diseases, including Oncology, Rare Diseases, and other major therapeutic areas. The company’s commitment to healthcare is mirrored in its executive leadership’s philanthropic activities.

The filing also confirms that AstraZeneca will continue to file annual reports under the cover of Form 20-F, a standard practice for foreign private issuers in the United States that provides critical financial information to investors and regulatory bodies.

This information is based on a press release statement and provides insight into the movements within AstraZeneca’s leadership team. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor such disclosures for any potential impact on their holdings or the company’s market performance.

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