AEHR Form 4: 207 shares withheld for taxes; 5,214 held in trust
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alistair N. Sporck, a VP, Contractor Business Unit at Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), reported a transaction on 10/02/2025 showing shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock units. The filing records 207 shares withheld at a price of $32.25 and a resulting beneficial ownership of 29,955 shares (which includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units). The form clarifies the withheld shares "do not represent a sale by the Reporting Person." The report was filed individually and signed by an attorney-in-fact.
Positive
- Transparency: Form 4 discloses the transaction and clarifies the 207 shares were withheld for tax withholding rather than sold
- Detailed ownership: Filing shows total beneficial ownership of 29,955 shares and discloses 5,214 shares held indirectly by trust
Negative
- Reduced reported ownership: Beneficial ownership declined to 29,955 shares following withholding
- Presence of unvested RSUs: Reported total includes unvested restricted stock units, indicating future potential dilution
Insights
Insider withheld shares for taxes; ownership remains disclosed.
The Form 4 shows 207 shares were withheld at $32.25 on 10/02/2025 to meet tax obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. The filing explicitly states this withholding "does not represent a sale," which means cash did not change hands on the open market for those shares.
The reporting leaves total beneficial ownership at 29,955 shares, and notes 5,214 shares are held indirectly via a trust and that the reported total includes unvested RSUs. Accurate Form 4 disclosures preserve transparency about insider compensation events and ownership level.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 207 | $32.25 | $7K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- 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.