<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001415889-21-003574.txt : 20210709
<SEC-HEADER>0001415889-21-003574.hdr.sgml : 20210709
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20210709185114
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001415889-21-003574
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210707
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210709
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210709

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Schueren Robert Alan
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001597341

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37478
		FILM NUMBER:		211083929

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7400 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY
		CITY:			FREMONT
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94555

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Natera, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001604821
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES [8071]
		IRS NUMBER:				010894487
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13011 MCCALLEN PASS
		STREET 2:		BUILDING A SUITE 100
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78753
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-249-9090

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13011 MCCALLEN PASS
		STREET 2:		BUILDING A SUITE 100
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78753
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        <issuerName>Natera, Inc.</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>NTRA</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>Schueren Robert Alan</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O NATERA, INC.</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>13011 MCCALLEN PASS BUILDING A SUITE 100</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>AUSTIN</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>TX</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>78753</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>false</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>true</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>false</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>false</isOther>
            <officerTitle>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</officerTitle>
            <otherText></otherText>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
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                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Robert A Schueren &amp; Deborah A Schueren Rev Trust</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F6"/>
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            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Represents the partial vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units (&quot;RSUs&quot;), starting January 7, 2020.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The sale of shares was effected in order to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs pursuant to Rule 10b5-1.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $113.2411 to $113.34 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Represents a charitable contribution by the Reporting Person.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Mr. Schueren is a trustee of the Robert A Schueren &amp; Deborah A Schueren Rev Trust, and has voting and dispositive power with respect to the reported shares. Mr. Schueren disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">The RSUs vest over four years. 25% of the RSUs vested on January 7, 2020 and the remaining shares vest in 12 equal quarterly installments thereafter.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Tami Chen, Attorney-in-Fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-07-09</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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