Adobe CMO reports RSU grant and vesting
Adobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer & EVP Lara Balazs reported RSU vesting and a new equity award.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Adobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer & EVP Lara Balazs reported RSU vesting and a new equity award. On 2026-07-15, 1,308 and 1,230 restricted stock units converted into common stock, with 648 and 609 shares withheld at $224.56 per share to cover taxes. She also received a grant of 31,662 restricted stock units. Following these transactions, she holds 4,978.171 common shares directly, plus small indirect holdings and RSUs that continue to vest over time.
Insider Trade Summary
2,538 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
7 txns
Insider
Balazs Lara
Role
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F3 | 1,230 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F4 | 1,308 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F5 | 31,662 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 1,230 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 609 | $224.56 | $137K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,308 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 648 | $224.56 | $146K |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 62,275 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,638.171 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 8.5 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 0.538 shares (Indirect, By Spouse IRA)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Units, 33,151 to 62,275 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 4,357.171 to 5,638.171 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Includes 75.007 shares acquired on June 30, 2026 pursuant to Adobe's 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended.
- F2. Shares surrendered to pay tax liability due at vesting.
- F3. Vests 25% on the first anniversary of the January 15, 2025 vesting commencement date and then 6.25% quarterly thereafter.
- F4. Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of January 15, 2026.
- F5. Vests 50% annually from the vesting commencement date of July 15, 2026.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 31,662 units
RSUs converted to common: 1,308 shares
RSUs converted to common: 1,230 shares
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RSU grant
31,662 units
Restricted stock units awarded to Lara Balazs on 2026-07-15
RSUs converted to common
1,308 shares
Common shares acquired upon RSU conversion on 2026-07-15
RSUs converted to common
1,230 shares
Additional common shares acquired upon RSU conversion on 2026-07-15
Shares withheld for taxes
648 shares
Common shares surrendered to pay tax liability at vesting at $224.56 per share
Shares withheld for taxes
609 shares
Additional shares surrendered to pay tax liability at vesting at $224.56 per share
Tax withholding price
$224.56 per share
Price used for common shares surrendered to cover tax liabilities
Direct common holdings
4,978.171 shares
Adobe common shares directly held by Lara Balazs after transactions
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tax liability due at vesting, vesting commencement date
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security title is listed as Restricted Stock Units with underlying common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 75.007 shares acquired pursuant to Adobe's 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
tax liability due at vesting financial
"Shares surrendered to pay tax liability due at vesting."
vesting commencement date financial
"Vests 25% on the first anniversary of the January 15, 2025 vesting commencement date."
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Adobe (ADBE) executive Lara Balazs report on July 15, 2026?
Lara Balazs reported RSU vesting and a new RSU grant on July 15, 2026. Two RSU tranches converted into common stock, shares were withheld for taxes, and she received 31,662 new RSUs as an equity award.
How many restricted stock units were granted to Lara Balazs in the latest Adobe (ADBE) Form 4?
The filing shows a grant of 31,662 restricted stock units to Lara Balazs. These RSUs convert into an equal number of Adobe common shares and vest 50% annually from the vesting commencement date of July 15, 2026.
How many Adobe (ADBE) RSUs vested and converted to common stock for Lara Balazs?
Two RSU awards totaling 2,538 units vested and converted to common stock: 1,308 shares from one award and 1,230 from another. These conversions reduced the RSU balances while increasing her direct common share holdings.
How do the new Adobe (ADBE) RSU awards to Lara Balazs vest over time?
The new 31,662 RSU award vests 50% annually starting from the vesting commencement date of July 15, 2026. Other existing RSU awards vest in 6.25% quarterly increments based on earlier vesting commencement dates disclosed in the footnotes.
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