I am a senior executive and plan to sell enough restricted stock at vesting to cover the taxes I will owe. Is this sale still subject to the short-swing profit rules under Section 16?

Yes. Assuming the company's grant meets the rules for exemption under Section 16, the grant and vesting are not matchable...

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