Adeia (ADEA) CEO logs large stock awards and tax-withholding share disposals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Adeia Inc. director and CEO Paul E. Davis reported equity compensation-related transactions in Adeia common stock. On March 1, 2026, he received a grant or award acquisition of 361,480 shares at $0.00 per share upon full vesting of previously granted Performance Stock Units after a three-year performance period, and 149,950 restricted stock units that vest in four equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date.

On the same date, 70,084 shares and 183,913 shares were disposed of through tax-withholding dispositions at $20.69 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting. Following these transactions, his directly owned common stock holdings reported in separate lines were 1,606,926 shares and 1,573,963 shares.

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Equity compensation analyst

CEO reported large stock awards and tax withholdings, not open-market trades.

The reporting person, Adeia CEO Paul E. Davis, recorded two significant grant or award acquisitions of common stock tied to equity compensation. One relates to 361,480 Performance Stock Units that fully vested after a three-year performance period, while another 149,950-share restricted stock unit grant vests over four years.

Two tax-withholding dispositions totaling 70,084 and 183,913 shares at $20.69 per share satisfied tax obligations at vesting, rather than reflecting discretionary market sales. After these entries, directly reported ownership across the lines is above 1.5 million shares of Adeia common stock.

These transactions show ongoing use of performance-based and time-based stock awards in the CEO’s pay structure, with share withholding used to cover taxes instead of separate cash payments.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Davis Paul E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3025 ORCHARD PARKWAY

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95134

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Adeia Inc. [ ADEA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		70,084(1)	D	$20.69	1,246,446	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		361,480(2)	A	$0	1,607,926	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		183,913(1)	D	$20.69	1,424,013	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		149,950(3)	A	$0	1,573,963	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the release of shares subject to vesting.

2. Includes 361,480 Performance Stock Units ("PSU") originally granted on March 1, 2023, which fully vested, following a three-year performance period ended February 28, 2026, on March 1, 2026 upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Issuer of certain predetermined market performance criteria. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

3. Includes a grant of 149,950 restricted stock units that vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.

	/s/ Kevin Tanji, Attorney-in Fact	03/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Adeia (ADEA) CEO Paul E. Davis report?

Paul E. Davis reported equity compensation-related transactions in Adeia common stock, including grants and tax-withholding dispositions. The filing shows both vested Performance Stock Units delivering shares and a new restricted stock unit grant, alongside shares withheld to cover tax obligations upon vesting.

How many Adeia (ADEA) shares were acquired through awards by the CEO?

The CEO reported a grant or award acquisition of 361,480 shares from fully vested Performance Stock Units and 149,950 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service.

Were the Adeia (ADEA) CEO’s Form 4 share disposals open-market sales?

The reported disposals were not open-market sales. Shares totaling 70,084 and 183,913 were withheld at $20.69 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of equity awards, according to the transaction codes and accompanying footnote disclosure.

What do the vested Performance Stock Units mean for Adeia (ADEA) CEO ownership?

The filing states that 361,480 Performance Stock Units, originally granted March 1, 2023, fully vested after a three-year performance period ended February 28, 2026. Each PSU represented a contingent right to one common share, increasing reported ownership when performance conditions were certified as met.

How do the new restricted stock units for Adeia (ADEA) CEO vest?

The grant includes 149,950 restricted stock units that vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. This structure ties a portion of the CEO’s compensation to continued service over multiple years at Adeia.

What was the approximate share price used for Adeia (ADEA) tax-withholding entries?

For the tax-withholding dispositions reported, the Form 4 lists a price of $20.69 per share. This price applied to 70,084 and 183,913 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations triggered when underlying equity awards, such as Performance Stock Units, were released or vested.