Director Marcus Dent receives 50,000 RSUs at Sphere 3D (NASDAQ: ANY)
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sphere 3D Corp. director Marcus E. Dent reported an award of 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one common share. The grant, made on June 8, 2026 under the company’s equity plan, is a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.
The RSUs will vest in full on June 1, 2027, with potential full acceleration if a defined Vesting Event occurs, such as a qualifying change in control or a dissolution, liquidation or wind-up of the company. Following this grant, Dent’s reported direct holdings are 60,210 common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Dent Marcus E
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Shares | 50,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 60,210 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 50,000 RSUs
Vesting date: June 1, 2027
Shares after transaction: 60,210 shares
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RSU grant size
50,000 RSUs
Granted June 8, 2026 as compensation award
Vesting date
June 1, 2027
RSUs vest in full on this date
Shares after transaction
60,210 shares
Direct common share holdings following grant
Grant price per share
$0.0000 per share
Reported transaction price for RSU-related common shares
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), equity plan, Vesting Event, Change in Control Vesting Event
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents a grant of 50,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing a contingent right to receive one common share"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
equity plan financial
"The RSUs were granted on June 8, 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's equity plan."
An equity plan is a company program that gives employees, executives or directors a stake in the business through stock, stock options or similar ownership awards, like handing out slices of a pie to people who help bake it. It matters to investors because these grants can motivate key personnel and align their interests with shareholders, but they also increase the number of shares over time and can dilute existing ownership and affect reported earnings.
Vesting Event financial
"The RSUs will vest in full on June 1, 2027, subject to full acceleration upon the occurrence of a Vesting Event."
Change in Control Vesting Event financial
"A "Vesting Event" means: (i) a Change in Control Vesting Event (as defined in the reporting person's RSU Award Agreement)"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sphere 3D (ANY) director Marcus Dent report?
Marcus E. Dent reported receiving 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) from Sphere 3D as a compensation award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one common share, granted under the company’s equity plan on June 8, 2026.
When do Marcus Dent’s 50,000 Sphere 3D (ANY) RSUs vest?
The 50,000 restricted stock units granted to Marcus E. Dent are scheduled to vest in full on June 1, 2027. Vesting is also subject to potential full acceleration if a specified Vesting Event occurs before that date.
What is a Vesting Event for Marcus Dent’s Sphere 3D (ANY) RSUs?
For this award, a Vesting Event includes a Change in Control Vesting Event, as defined in Dent’s RSU Award Agreement, or a dissolution, liquidation, or wind-up of Sphere 3D. Such an event would trigger full acceleration of vesting.