AIRO (AIRO) Executive Chairman granted 7,080 bonus shares after tax withholding correction
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KATHURIA CHIRINJEEV reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AIRO Group Holdings Executive Chairman Chirinyeev Kathuria received a stock bonus rather than making an open-market trade. He was granted 7,080 shares of common stock at no cost on a net basis in connection with a $100,000 bonus award under his employment agreement.
The amendment clarifies that an earlier Form 4 had mistakenly shown 10,000 shares. In reality, 2,920 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, leaving 7,080 shares issued. After this grant, he directly holds 940,678 shares of AIRO common stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
KATHURIA CHIRINJEEV
Role
Executive Chairman
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 7,080 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 940,678 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents net shares issued to the Reporting Person in connection with a bonus award with a value of $100,000 pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement by and between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. On October 22, 2025, the Reporting Person filed a Form 4 which inadvertently reported that 10,000 shares were issued as a bonus with a value of $100,000. In fact, as reported in this amendment, only 7,080 shares were issued due to the withholding of 2,920 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
Key Figures
Bonus value: $100,000
Net shares granted: 7,080 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,920 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Bonus value
$100,000
Value of bonus award tied to stock grant
Net shares granted
7,080 shares
Common stock issued as bonus after tax withholding
Shares withheld for taxes
2,920 shares
Portion of gross bonus shares withheld for tax obligations
Post-transaction holdings
940,678 shares
Direct AIRO common stock held after the grant
Price per share in grant
$0.0000 per share
Reported transaction price per share for bonus grant
Original erroneous share count
10,000 shares
Number of shares mistakenly reported in prior Form 4
Key Terms
Form 4, Form 4/A, bonus award, employment agreement, +2 more
6 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"the Reporting Person filed a Form 4 which inadvertently reported that 10,000 shares were issued"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Form 4/A regulatory
"In fact, as reported in this amendment, only 7,080 shares were issued"
Form 4/A is an amended filing that corrects or updates an earlier Form 4, the mandatory report that insiders (like company executives, directors, or large shareholders) must file when their ownership stakes change. Think of it as an edited receipt showing who bought or sold stock and when; investors use it to track insider confidence, detect potential conflicts, and spot trading patterns that might signal future company prospects.
bonus award financial
"net shares issued to the Reporting Person in connection with a bonus award with a value of $100,000"
employment agreement legal
"pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement by and between the Issuer and the Reporting Person"
tax withholding obligations financial
"2,920 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
Executive Chairman other
"officer_title": "Executive Chairman""
An executive chairman is the board leader who also takes an active role in running the company, combining oversight of the board with hands-on involvement in strategy and major decisions. For investors, this matters because it concentrates influence in one person—like a team captain who both sets the game plan and plays on the field—so their judgment can speed decisions but also increases governance and succession risk that can affect stock value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AIRO Executive Chairman Chirinyeev Kathuria report on this Form 4/A?
Chirinyeev Kathuria reported receiving 7,080 shares of AIRO common stock as a stock bonus. The shares were issued at no cost as part of a $100,000 bonus award under his employment agreement with AIRO Group Holdings.
Why was an amended Form 4/A filed by AIRO’s Executive Chairman?
The amended Form 4/A corrects an earlier filing that stated 10,000 bonus shares were issued. The company clarifies only 7,080 shares were actually issued, with 2,920 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the $100,000 bonus.
Was the AIRO insider transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?
The AIRO insider transaction was a compensation grant, not a market trade. Kathuria received 7,080 shares as a stock bonus linked to a $100,000 award under his employment agreement, with no cash paid per share and shares withheld for taxes.
What role does tax withholding play in Kathuria’s AIRO stock bonus transaction?
Tax withholding reduced the number of AIRO shares actually issued to Kathuria. While the bonus value was $100,000, 2,920 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, leaving a net issuance of 7,080 shares of common stock reported in the amendment.