Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) COO granted 12,921-share equity award in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Autodesk, Inc. executive Steven M. Blum, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, reported an equity award of 12,921 shares of common stock on April 10, 2026. The award was granted at no cash cost and is tied to Restricted Stock Units that vest in two approximately annual installments over two years from the grant date.
Following the grant, Blum directly holds 24,473 shares of Autodesk common stock, and his total beneficial ownership also reflects 23,724 unvested Restricted Stock Units. In addition, 32,993 shares are held indirectly through the BLUM FAMILY DECL. TR, a family trust where he serves as trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership except for his proportionate economic interest. The filing also notes shares acquired in March 2026 through Autodesk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
Blum Steven M
Role
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 12,921 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 24,473 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 32,993 shares (Indirect, Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- These Restricted Stock Units vest as to approximately 1/2 of the total shares on an approximate annual basis over a 2-year period from the date of grant on April 10, 2026. Includes shares acquired in March 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The total securities beneficially owned includes 23,724 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units. The shares are held by the BLUM FAMILY DECL. TR U/A/D 4/20/06 (the "Family Trust"). The reporting person is a trustee of the Family Trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the Family Trust except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Equity award: 12,921 shares
Direct holdings after grant: 24,473 shares
Indirect holdings via Family Trust: 32,993 shares
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5 metrics
Equity award
12,921 shares
Common Stock granted on April 10, 2026
Direct holdings after grant
24,473 shares
Common Stock directly owned following April 10, 2026 transaction
Indirect holdings via Family Trust
32,993 shares
Common Stock held by BLUM FAMILY DECL. TR, reported as indirect
Unvested RSUs
23,724 shares
Unvested Restricted Stock Units included in beneficial ownership
RSU vesting schedule
1/2 annually over 2 years
From grant date of April 10, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, beneficially owned, Family Trust, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"These Restricted Stock Units vest as to approximately 1/2 of the total shares..."
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 shares acquired in March 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's 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.
beneficially owned financial
"The total securities beneficially owned includes 23,724 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units."
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Family Trust financial
"The shares are held by the BLUM FAMILY DECL. TR U/A/D 4/20/06 (the "Family Trust")."
pecuniary interest financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest therein."
FAQ
What did Autodesk (ADSK) executive Steven Blum report in this Form 4?
Steven M. Blum reported receiving an equity award of 12,921 shares of Autodesk common stock. The award is structured as Restricted Stock Units that vest over two years, increasing his direct and total beneficial ownership in the company’s stock-based compensation program.
How do Steven Blum’s Autodesk Restricted Stock Units vest?
The Restricted Stock Units tied to the 12,921-share award vest in two tranches over two years. Approximately one-half of the total shares vest on an approximate annual basis from the April 10, 2026 grant date, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance horizons.
What indirect Autodesk (ADSK) holdings does Steven Blum report through the Family Trust?
The filing shows 32,993 Autodesk common shares held indirectly by the BLUM FAMILY DECL. TR. Steven Blum is a trustee of this Family Trust and disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary, or economic, interest in the trust.
How many Autodesk unvested Restricted Stock Units does Steven Blum beneficially own?
Steven Blum’s total beneficial ownership includes 23,724 unvested Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs represent additional potential Autodesk common shares that will be delivered only as they vest under their terms, reinforcing a longer-term equity compensation structure for the executive.