EVP at ADT Inc. (ADT) covers RSU taxes via share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ADT Inc. executive Ahmad Fawad, EVP and Chief Operating and Customer Officer, reported a tax-related share disposition tied to equity compensation. On May 1, 2026, 26,045 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $7.55 per share to satisfy the withholding tax obligation on restricted stock units ("RSUs") that vested that day. These shares were withheld by the company for taxes rather than sold in the open market. After this transaction, Fawad directly owned 294,833.703 shares of ADT common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Ahmad Fawad
Role
EVP, Chief Oper and Cust. Off.
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 26,045 | $7.55 | $197K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 294,833.703 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 26,045 shares
Withholding price per share: $7.55 per share
Shares held after transaction: 294,833.703 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
26,045 shares
Withholding tax obligation on RSUs vested May 1, 2026
Withholding price per share
$7.55 per share
Applied to 26,045 ADT common shares
Shares held after transaction
294,833.703 shares
Direct ADT common stock ownership following tax withholding
Tax-withholding shares count
26,045 shares
transactionSummary taxWithholdingShares
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), withholding tax obligation, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vested on 5/01/2026"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
withholding tax obligation financial
"shares withheld to satisfy the withholding tax obligation due on restricted stock units"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did ADT (ADT) EVP Ahmad Fawad report?
EVP Ahmad Fawad reported a tax-withholding disposition of ADT common stock. On May 1, 2026, 26,045 shares were withheld at $7.55 per share to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock units, according to the Form 4 footnote.
Was Ahmad Fawad’s ADT Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
The Form 4 characterizes the event as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld to satisfy a withholding tax obligation on RSUs that vested May 1, 2026, as described in the filing’s footnote and transaction code F.
What does transaction code F mean in the ADT Form 4 for Ahmad Fawad?
Transaction code F indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this ADT filing, it reflects 26,045 shares withheld to cover the withholding tax obligation related to Ahmad Fawad’s vested restricted stock units on May 1, 2026.