[Form 4] Amplitude, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Curtis Liu, listed as Chief Technology Officer, director and a >10% owner of Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL), had 34,301 shares of Class A common stock withheld on 08/15/2025 to satisfy tax-withholding obligations arising from the net issuance of vested restricted stock units (RSUs). The transaction price shown is $11.47 per share and does not represent a sale by the reporting person. Following the withholding, the reporting person beneficially owns 793,044 shares in total, which includes 710,732 RSUs. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person on 08/19/2025.
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Insights
TL;DR: Withholding of shares for tax from RSU vesting is routine and non-dilutive to market liquidity.
The reported withholding of 34,301 shares at $11.47 to cover tax on RSU vesting is an administrative, not a monetization, event; the filing explicitly states this was not a sale. The reporting person remains a substantial holder with 793,044 beneficial shares including 710,732 RSUs, indicating continued equity alignment with shareholders. This disclosure has limited near-term market impact since withheld shares typically reduce net new shares issued to the insider rather than increase trading supply.
TL;DR: The transaction aligns with standard executive compensation practices and shows proper disclosure under Section 16 rules.
The Form 4 records tax-withholding tied to RSU vesting, a common occurrence following awards becoming vested. The form identifies the reporting person as CTO, director and >10% owner, and includes the required detail on amounts and ownership post-transaction. From a governance perspective, the record demonstrates compliance with insider reporting obligations and transparency about outstanding equity awards.