AppFolio (NASDAQ: APPF) CFO uses 949 shares to cover equity award taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AppFolio Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer Timothy Mathias Eaton reported several small Form 4 transactions on Class A Common Stock. In total, 949 shares were disposed of at $166.59 per share, all withheld by the company to cover minimum tax obligations from vesting PSUs and RSUs.
These F-code transactions reflect tax-withholding dispositions tied to equity awards under AppFolio’s 2015 Stock Incentive Plan and 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, rather than open-market sales. After these withholdings, Eaton directly holds 21,255 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
Eaton Timothy Mathias
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 315 | $166.59 | $52K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 171 | $166.59 | $28K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 160 | $166.59 | $27K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 125 | $166.59 | $21K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 27 | $166.59 | $4K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 41 | $166.59 | $7K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 35 | $166.59 | $6K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 75 | $166.59 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 21,255 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 30, 2025 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person on January 27, 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 30, 2025 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on March 5, 2025 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on March 11, 2024 pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on March 5, 2024 pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on November 6, 2023 pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Consists of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person arising in connection with the vesting on May 10, 2026 of the RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on March 6, 2023 pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 949 shares
Withholding price: $166.59 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 21,255 shares
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Tax-withholding shares
949 shares
Total Class A Common Stock withheld for taxes on 2026-05-10
Withholding price
$166.59 per share
Value used for tax-withholding dispositions of APPF Class A shares
Post-transaction holdings
21,255 shares
CFO’s direct Class A Common Stock holdings after tax withholdings
Tax-withholding transactions
8 entries (code F)
All reported as payment of tax liability by delivering securities
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding obligations, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") financial
"vesting on May 10, 2026 of the performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") previously granted"
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"vesting on May 10, 2026 of the time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted"
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person"
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 30, 2025 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
An omnibus incentive plan is a company-wide program that authorizes awards of pay tied to performance and retention—such as stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other rewards—here labeled for the year it was adopted (2025). Investors care because it affects how much ownership can be issued, dilutes existing shareholders, and aligns executives’ and employees’ incentives with company goals, similar to giving team members a stake in the outcome.
2015 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"previously granted to the Reporting Person on March 6, 2023 pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Stock Incentive Plan"
FAQ
What insider transaction did APPF (AppFolio Inc) report for its CFO?
AppFolio’s CFO Timothy Mathias Eaton reported tax-withholding dispositions of 949 Class A Common shares. The company withheld these shares at $166.59 each to satisfy minimum tax obligations from vesting PSUs and RSUs, rather than executing an open-market stock sale.
What equity plans are involved in the APPF CFO’s tax-withholding transactions?
The tax-withholding dispositions relate to awards under AppFolio’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Vesting PSUs and RSUs granted in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 triggered tax obligations, which the company met by withholding portions of the underlying shares.
Are the APPF CFO’s Form 4 transactions considered routine compensation events?
Yes, the transactions appear as routine compensation-related events. All eight entries use transaction code F, indicating shares withheld by AppFolio solely to cover minimum tax obligations from vesting restricted and performance-based stock units, rather than voluntary buying or selling in the market.