AMD exec settles 88K shares, gets new awards
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC (AMD) reports that EVP & GM DSG Forrest Eugene Norrod had multiple equity compensation events on August 15, 2026.
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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC (AMD) reports that EVP & GM DSG Forrest Eugene Norrod had multiple equity compensation events on August 15, 2026. Performance stock units and restricted stock units covering a total of 88,332 shares of Common Stock were exercised/settled into shares, with 34,760 shares of Common Stock withheld at $514.39 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to PRSUs and RSUs. Norrod also received new awards of 9,484 PRSUs and 6,322 RSUs, each convertible into one share of AMD common stock, subject to time-based vesting through 2029–2030 and PRSU performance conditions based on AMD stock returns and non-GAAP EPS growth.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units F3, F4 | 85,887 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F5, F6 | 2,445 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | PRSU Award F7, F8 | 9,484 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | RSU Award F5, F9 | 6,322 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 88,332 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F1 | 33,797 | $514.39 | $17.38M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 963 | $514.39 | $495K |
Footnotes (9)
- F1. The shares are withheld at the election of the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the release and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSU").
- F2. The shares are withheld at the election of the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the release of restricted stock units ("RSU").
- F3. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of AMD's common stock.
- F4. Reflects shares issued in settlement of PRSUs earned and vested under PRSU award granted on August 9, 2023.
- F5. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of AMD's common stock.
- F6. The RSUs vest 1/4 on August 15, 2026 and then quarterly thereafter until August 15, 2029.
- F7. Between 0% and 250% of the target number of PRSUs may be earned depending on (a) the return on AMD's stock price relative to the return of each of the component companies comprising the S&P 500 Index, subject to adjustments, over the performance period that begins August 15, 2026 and ends on August 15, 2029 (or, if earlier, the date immediately preceding the effective date of a change of control of AMD), (b) the absolute return on AMD's stock price over the performance period, and (c) the percentage (if any) by which AMD's 2028 fiscal year non-GAAP earnings per share exceeds AMDs 2026 fiscal year non-GAAP earnings per share. Vesting of any earned PRSUs is generally subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment and/or service with AMD through August 15, 2029 (or the one-year anniversary of a change in control, if earlier).
- F8. The actual number of PRSUs that may be earned, if at all, will be determined by the Compensation and Leadership Resources Committee (the "Committee") based on AMD's actual performance with respect to the performance vesting conditions described in footnote 7, above. Earned and vested PRSUs will generally be settled on the later of August 15, 2029, or the date following the Committee's determination of performance.
- F9. The RSUs vest 1/4 on August 15, 2027 and then quarterly thereafter until August 15, 2030.
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