Sphere 3D (ANY) CEO receives 150,000 RSU equity award in Form 4
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kalbfleisch Kurt L. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Sphere 3D Corp. reported that CEO and CFO Kurt L. Kalbfleisch received a grant of 150,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on March 4, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sphere 3D common stock.
After this award, Kalbfleisch holds 247,655 RSUs, which include three earlier grants with specified vesting schedules: 2,343 shares with remaining vesting on March 31, 2026; 39,062 shares vesting quarterly until December 31, 2026; and 56,250 shares vesting quarterly until June 1, 2027.
The RSU amounts have been adjusted to reflect Sphere 3D’s 1-for-10 reverse stock split that became effective on February 9, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Kalbfleisch Kurt L.
Role
CEO and CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) | 150,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 247,655 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sphere 3D Corp. common stock. (2) In addition to the 3/4/2026 RSU, the RSUs reported under Column 9 also include three additional awards. The underlying outstanding shares and vesting schedules are as follows: (i) 2,343 shares outstanding of which 1,171 vested on December 31, 2025 and the remaining shares vest on 3/31/2026; (ii) 39,062 outstanding shares of which 7,812 shares vested on December 31, 2025 and the remaining shares vest quarterly until 12/31/26; and (iii) 56,250 shares outstanding of which 9,375 vested March 1, 2026 and the remaining shares vest quarterly until June 1, 2027. These RSUs have been adjusted to reflect the issuer's 1 for 10 reverse stock split effective February 9, 2026.
FAQ
What does Sphere 3D Corp. (ANY) latest Form 4 report?
Sphere 3D’s Form 4 reports a grant of 150,000 RSUs to CEO and CFO Kurt L. Kalbfleisch. These RSUs each represent a right to receive one common share, increasing his total reported RSU holdings to 247,655 following the transaction.
How many RSUs did Sphere 3D CEO Kurt L. Kalbfleisch acquire?
Kurt L. Kalbfleisch was granted 150,000 Restricted Stock Units in this transaction. The award was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per unit, indicating a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase, and forms part of his equity-based incentives.
What is the total RSU position reported for Sphere 3D’s CEO after this filing?
After the March 4, 2026 grant, Kurt L. Kalbfleisch is reported to hold 247,655 RSUs directly. This total includes the newly granted 150,000 RSUs plus three earlier RSU awards that continue to vest over several dates through June 1, 2027.
How do the earlier Sphere 3D RSU awards for the CEO vest over time?
Earlier RSU awards include 2,343 shares vesting through March 31, 2026; 39,062 shares vesting quarterly until December 31, 2026; and 56,250 shares vesting quarterly until June 1, 2027. These vesting schedules govern when shares can actually be delivered.
Did the Sphere 3D Form 4 show a stock sale or a purchase by the CEO?
The Form 4 reports an acquisition via grant, not a market trade. The transaction code is “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, and the price per RSU is listed as $0.0000, indicating equity compensation rather than a cash purchase or sale.
How did Sphere 3D’s reverse stock split affect the reported RSUs?
The RSU amounts have been adjusted for a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective February 9, 2026. This means previously granted RSU quantities were recalculated so each reflects the new share structure while preserving the underlying economic value for the holder.