Afya (AFYA) controller exercises equity awards and uses shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Afya Ltd controller Welder Ferreira Santos reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 7, 2026, he exercised derivative awards for 5,739 Class A common shares and had 1,578 shares withheld in a tax-related disposition at $14.41 per share.
Following these transactions, he directly owned 40,739 Class A common shares. Footnotes explain that restricted stock units convert into common shares one-for-one, with 500 RSUs vesting on May 5, 2026 and additional RSUs scheduled to vest in 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
5,739 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
FERREIRA SANTOS WELDER
Role
Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 5,239 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Share | 5,739 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Share | 1,578 | $14.41 | $23K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 4,500 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Share — 40,739 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units (the "RSUs") convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs have no expiration date and vested as to 500 shares on May 5, 2026. The remaining RSUs will vest as to 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 shares on the first day of May in 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs have no expiration date and fully vested on May 5, 2026.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 1,578 shares at $14.41
Shares from derivative exercise: 5,739 Class A common shares
Post-transaction holdings: 40,739 Class A common shares
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Tax-withholding shares
1,578 shares at $14.41
Shares withheld to cover tax liability on May 7, 2026
Shares from derivative exercise
5,739 Class A common shares
Acquired via derivative exercise on May 7, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
40,739 Class A common shares
Direct ownership after reported transactions
Initial RSU vesting
500 RSUs
Vested on May 5, 2026
Future RSU vesting tranches
1,000; 1,500; 2,000 RSUs
Scheduled on first day of May 2027, 2028, 2029
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, vest
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Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units (the "RSUs") convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis."
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.
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion""
vest financial
"The remaining RSUs will vest as to 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 shares on the first day of May in 2027, 2028 and 2029"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Afya (AFYA) report for Welder Ferreira Santos?
Afya’s controller, Welder Ferreira Santos, exercised derivative awards for 5,739 Class A common shares and had 1,578 shares withheld to cover taxes. These are compensation-related transactions rather than open-market trades, reflecting equity awards converting into common stock.
What are the key details of the Afya (AFYA) restricted stock units in this filing?
The restricted stock units convert into Afya Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis and have no expiration date. Footnotes state that 500 RSUs vested on May 5, 2026, with further tranches scheduled to vest in 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued service.