ACV Auctions director tenders 46,607 shares at $10.50
The tender consideration was $10.50 per share in cash, while qualifying vested options were canceled for a right to a formula-based cash payment.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ACV Auctions Inc. director Rene F. Jones reported that 46,607 common shares were exchanged in the tender offer for $10.50 per share in cash on October 16, 2026, net to the seller without interest and subject to required withholding. Jones also reported cancellation to the issuer of 100,000 options with a $5.42 exercise price; merger terms provided a right to a cash payment based on the excess of $10.50 over the exercise price for qualifying vested options. Reported post-transaction positions were 0 common shares and 0 options.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
JONES RENE F
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2 | 100,000 | -- | -- |
| Tender Offer | Common Stock F1, F2 | 46,607 | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 10, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among ACV Auctions Inc. ("ACV"), Copart, Inc. ("Copart"), and Apple Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart ("Merger Sub"), the shares of common stock of ACV that were tendered to Merger Sub prior to the expiration time of the offer were exchanged for $10.50 per share ("Merger Consideration"), net to the seller in cash, without interest, subject to any required withholding tax. After completion of the tender offer, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into ACV (the "Merger"), with ACV surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart.
- F2. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, (i) each outstanding restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock (each, an "ACV RSU") held by the Reporting Person was canceled in consideration for the right to receive the Merger Consideration in respect of each share of ACV common stock then subject to the ACV RSU and (ii) each outstanding and vested option to purchase shares of ACV common stock ("ACV Options") which has a per share exercise price less than the Merger Consideration was canceled in exchange for the right to receive a cash payment equal to (x) the number of shares of ACV common stock subject to such ACV Option multiplied by (y) the excess of (A) $10.50 over (B) the applicable per share exercise price of the ACV Option, subject to any required withholding taxes.
Key Figures
Common shares exchanged: 46,607 shares
Merger consideration: $10.50 per share
Options canceled: 100,000 options
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6 metrics
Common shares exchanged
46,607 shares
Tender offer on October 16, 2026
Merger consideration
$10.50 per share
Cash consideration for tendered common shares
Options canceled
100,000 options
Reported on October 16, 2026
Option exercise price
$5.42 per share
Exercise price for the canceled options
Common shares following transaction
0 shares
Reported post-transaction position
Options following transaction
0 options
Reported post-transaction position
Key Terms
tender offer, Merger Consideration, ACV Options, restricted stock unit award
4 terms
tender offer regulatory
"shares of common stock of ACV that were tendered to Merger Sub"
A tender offer is a proposal made by a person or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price, usually higher than the current market value, within a specific time frame. It matters to investors because it can lead to a change in ownership or control of a company, and shareholders must decide whether to sell their shares at the offered price.
Merger Consideration financial
"exchanged for $10.50 per share ("Merger Consideration")"
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
ACV Options financial
"each outstanding and vested option to purchase shares of ACV common stock"
restricted stock unit award financial
"each outstanding restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
FAQ
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What happened to Rene F. Jones's ACVA stock options?
Jones reported cancellation of 100,000 options with a $5.42 per-share exercise price on October 16, 2026. Under the merger terms, qualifying vested options were canceled for the right to receive a cash payment based on the excess of $10.50 over the option's exercise price, subject to required withholding taxes.
What happened to Rene F. Jones's ACVA restricted stock units?
Each outstanding restricted stock unit award held by Jones was canceled for the right to receive the $10.50 Merger Consideration for each ACV common share then subject to the award, subject to any required withholding taxes.
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