AEHR (AEHR) EVP reports tax withholding and 1,672-share ESPP purchase
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS executive Alberto Salamone reported routine equity compensation-related transactions. On April 2, 2026, 553 shares of common stock were withheld at $44.32 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, which the disclosure states does not represent a sale by Salamone. On April 1, 2026, 1,672 shares of common stock were purchased through the company’s Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, described as a tax-conditioned plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 423. Following these transactions, Salamone directly held 78,025 shares of AEHR common stock, and this amount includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
SALAMONE ALBERTO
Role
EVP, PPBI BUSINESS
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 553 | $44.32 | $25K |
| Other | Common Stock | 1,672 | $6.6725 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 78,025 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares have been purchased through the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a "tax-conditioned plan" per Internal Revenue Code Section 423. This purchase is exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding liabilities arising from six-month short-swing transactions in the Company's securities. Represents shares that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. This does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person. The amount reported includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.
Key Figures
Tax withholding shares: 553 shares
Tax withholding price: $44.32 per share
ESPP purchase shares: 1,672 shares
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6 metrics
Tax withholding shares
553 shares
Withheld for tax upon RSU vesting on April 2, 2026
Tax withholding price
$44.32 per share
Value used for 553 withheld shares
ESPP purchase shares
1,672 shares
Purchased through employee stock purchase plan on April 1, 2026
ESPP purchase price
$6.6725 per share
Price per share for 1,672-share ESPP purchase
Shares after ESPP transaction
78,578 shares
Direct holdings following April 1, 2026 transaction
Shares after tax withholding
78,025 shares
Direct holdings following April 2, 2026 tax withholding
Key Terms
Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tax-conditioned plan, restricted stock units, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"These shares have been purchased through the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
tax-conditioned plan financial
"a "tax-conditioned plan" per Internal Revenue Code Section 423"
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units"
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.
Section 16 regulatory
"This purchase is exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
short-swing transactions regulatory
"regarding liabilities arising from six-month short-swing transactions in the Company's securities"
FAQ
What insider transactions did AEHR EVP Alberto Salamone report on this Form 4?
Alberto Salamone reported tax-related share withholding and an employee stock purchase. 553 shares were withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock unit vesting, and 1,672 shares were purchased through AEHR’s employee stock purchase plan as part of routine compensation-related activity.