Analog Devices (ADI) SVP gets stock award as shares withheld for taxes
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Analog Devices senior vice president Martin Cotter reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 18, 2026, he received a grant of 8,026 shares of common stock as a stock award, bringing his direct holdings to 54,405.455 shares.
On March 16, 2026, 3,284.229 shares were withheld at $310.92 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of 1,590 performance-based RSUs and 5,907 RSUs. These transactions reflect compensation and tax withholding rather than open-market buying or selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Cotter Martin
Role
SVP, Vertical Business Units
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Comm Stock-$.16-2/3 value | 8,026 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Comm Stock-$.16-2/3 value | 3,284.229 | $310.92 | $1.02M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Comm Stock-$.16-2/3 value — 54,405.455 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents aggregate shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on 1,590 Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs) and 5,907 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vested on March 16, 2026. Represents shares of common stock of the Company earned in connection with PRSUs granted on April 3, 2023. The shares were earned based on the achievement of certain pre-established performance parameters relating to the Company's relative total shareholder return performance over a three-year period at 192.01% of target. The shares will vest on March 29, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Company.
FAQ
What insider transactions did ADI executive Martin Cotter report?
Martin Cotter reported a stock award and tax withholding. He received 8,026 Analog Devices common shares as compensation, and 3,284.229 shares were withheld at $310.92 per share to satisfy tax obligations on vested RSUs and PRSUs.
What equity awards vested for ADI executive Martin Cotter?
On March 16, 2026, 1,590 performance-based RSUs and 5,907 RSUs vested for Martin Cotter. The company withheld 3,284.229 shares to satisfy related tax obligations, while the underlying awards represent part of his ongoing stock-based compensation package.
How were Martin Cotter’s performance-based RSUs at Analog Devices determined?
The performance-based RSUs were granted April 3, 2023 and earned based on Analog Devices’ relative total shareholder return over a three-year period. They were achieved at 192.01% of target, with the earned shares scheduled to vest on March 29, 2026, subject to continued employment.
Is the Analog Devices (ADI) insider activity a strong bullish or bearish signal?
The reported activity is neutral in signaling terms. It reflects routine stock-based compensation and tax withholding for senior vice president Martin Cotter, rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling that might more directly indicate a bullish or bearish outlook.