Accel Entertainment (ACEL) CAO settles RSUs and withholds shares for taxes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Accel Entertainment Chief Accounting Officer Christen Kozlik settled Restricted Stock Units into 4,902 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on May 15, 2026, for no consideration. To cover tax obligations, 1,437 shares were withheld at $11.61 per share. After these transactions, Kozlik directly holds 16,696 Class A-1 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 3,465 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Kozlik Christen
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) | 4,902 | $11.61 | $57K |
| Exercise | Class A-1 Common Stock | 4,902 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A-1 Common Stock | 1,437 | $11.61 | $17K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) — 4,903 shares (Direct);
Class A-1 Common Stock — 16,696 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration.
- F2. 1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs settled: 4,902 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,437 shares
Tax withholding price: $11.61 per share
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RSUs settled
4,902 shares
Restricted Stock Units settled into Class A-1 Common Stock on May 15, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,437 shares
Class A-1 Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU settlement
Tax withholding price
$11.61 per share
Per-share value used for the tax-withholding disposition (transaction code F)
Direct Class A-1 holdings
16,696 shares
Directly held Class A-1 Common Stock after the reported transactions
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU), tax-withholding disposition, Class A-1 Common Stock
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Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for shares used to pay taxes"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Class A-1 Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Class A-1 Common Stock" and direct holdings reported"
Class A-1 common stock is a specific type of ordinary share in a company whose exact voting power, dividend rights and transfer rules are set out in the company’s charter. It represents an ownership stake but may carry different rights than other share classes, so two shares with different labels are not always equal. For investors it matters because the share class determines how much influence you have, what income you may receive and how easily you can sell—think of it like different membership tiers that grant varying levels of access and benefits.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did ACEL's Chief Accounting Officer report?
Accel Entertainment’s Chief Accounting Officer, Christen Kozlik, settled RSUs into 4,902 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on May 15, 2026. The transaction involved no cash consideration for the RSU settlement itself.
How do the RSUs for Accel Entertainment (ACEL) vest for Kozlik?
According to the RSU terms, 1/3 of the shares underlying the RSUs vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Vesting on each date is subject to Kozlik’s continued service with Accel Entertainment.
Were Kozlik’s ACEL transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for these transactions. There is no indication in the reported information that the RSU settlement or related tax-withholding disposition occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.