Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO receives time-based and performance RSU awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Towe Steven Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Powerfleet, Inc. granted its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Mark Towe, two equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to the company’s common stock.
He received 193,545 time-based RSUs that vest in equal installments over three years, contingent on continued employment. He was also granted 387,090 performance-based RSUs, with the reported figure representing the target number that may be earned. The actual number of shares that vest can range from 0% to 167% of this target, depending on Powerfleet’s achievement of specified performance criteria under its 2018 Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Towe Steven Mark
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 193,545 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 387,090 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 2,526,237 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On February 25, 2026 (the "Grant Date"), the reporting person was granted 193,545 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Powerfleet, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan, as amended (the "2018 Plan"), in consideration for his services as the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Powerfleet, Inc. (the "Company"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), upon vesting. Subject to the terms and conditions of a restricted stock unit award agreement and the 2018 Plan, the RSUs vest in equal installments over a three-year period, provided that the reporting person is employed by the Company on each applicable vesting date. On the Grant Date, the reporting person was granted 387,090 performance-based RSUs under the 2018 Plan in consideration for his services as the CEO of the Company. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock upon vesting. The number of RSUs reported represents the target number of RSUs that may be earned by the reporting person. Subject to the terms and conditions of a restricted stock unit award agreement and the 2018 Plan, the actual number of RSUs earned by the reporting person ranges from 0% and 167% of the target number based upon the achievement by the Company of certain performance criteria.
FAQ
What equity awards did Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO Steven Mark Towe receive?
Steven Mark Towe received two RSU grants: 193,545 time-based RSUs vesting over three years and 387,090 performance-based RSUs at target. Both awards are tied to Powerfleet common stock under the 2018 Incentive Plan and depend on continued service and, for performance RSUs, company performance.
How do the time-based RSUs granted to Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO vest?
The 193,545 time-based RSUs vest in equal installments over three years. Vesting occurs only if Steven Mark Towe remains employed by Powerfleet on each applicable vesting date, according to the restricted stock unit award agreement and the 2018 Incentive Plan.
What determines how many performance-based RSUs the Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO earns?
The 387,090 performance-based RSUs represent a target amount that may be earned. The actual number earned can range from 0% to 167% of target, depending on Powerfleet’s achievement of specified performance criteria set under the 2018 Incentive Plan and the related award agreement.
Does the Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO pay cash for these RSU grants?
The Form 4 shows both RSU grants with a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating they are compensation awards, not open-market purchases. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon satisfying vesting and, for some, performance conditions.
What stock does each RSU granted to the Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO represent?
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Powerfleet’s common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. Delivery of these shares occurs only upon vesting, subject to the terms of the 2018 Incentive Plan and the relevant award agreements.
Are the performance-based RSUs for the Powerfleet (AIOT) CEO guaranteed to vest?
The performance-based RSUs are not guaranteed. The actual number of RSUs that vest can be as low as 0% and as high as 167% of the 387,090 target. Vesting depends entirely on Powerfleet’s performance against specified criteria in the governing plan documents.