ARM CFO logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding
ARM Holdings Chief Financial Officer Jason Child reported a series of equity compensation transactions involving Ordinary Shares and Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ARM Holdings Chief Financial Officer Jason Child reported a series of equity compensation transactions involving Ordinary Shares and Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026. He received multiple share awards and RSU-related share deliveries while a portion of shares was withheld to cover taxes.
The filing shows 37,950 Ordinary Shares withheld at $209.16 per share to satisfy tax obligations upon RSU vesting. Child also acquired Ordinary Shares through RSU conversions and grants, ending with 244,102 Ordinary Shares held directly. Additional performance-based RSUs vested and new RSU awards were granted with multi-year vesting schedules extending to May 15, 2029.
Insider Trade Summary
9,317 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Child Jason
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 14,842 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,670 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,647 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares | 11,909 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 4,670 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares | 11,849 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 4,647 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares | 57,601 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Ordinary Shares | 37,950 | $209.16 | $7.94M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 139,951 contracts (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 206,152 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. Ordinary shares, nominal value 0.001 GBP per share ("Ordinary Shares"), are held in the form of American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). Each ADS represents 1 Ordinary Share.
- F2. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025, which vested on May 15, 2026, following certification of the satisfaction of certain performance conditions by the Remuneration Committee (the "Remuneration Committee") of the Board of Directors of the Company.
- F3. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive, following vesting, 1 Ordinary Share held in the form of an ADS.
- F4. This RSU award was granted on May 1, 2025. 30% of the award vested on May 15, 2026. 30% of the award will vest on May 15, 2027, and the remaining 40% will vest on May 15, 2028, subject to continued service to the Company.
- F5. Represents performance-based RSUs granted on May 13, 2024, which vested on May 15, 2026, following certification of the satisfaction of certain performance conditions by the Remuneration Committee.
- F6. This RSU award was granted on May 13, 2024, 30% of which vested on each of May 15, 2025 and May 15, 2026. The remaining 40% will vest on May 15, 2027, subject to continued service to the Company.
- F7. Represents performance-based RSUs granted on May 23, 2023, which vested on May 15, 2026, following certification of the satisfaction of certain performance conditions by the Remuneration Committee.
- F8. Ordinary Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs.
- F9. This RSU award was granted effective May 15, 2026. 30% will vest on each of May 15, 2027, and May 15, 2028, and the remaining 40% will vest on May 15, 2029, subject to continued service to the Company.
Key Figures
Tax withholding shares: 37,950 shares at $209.16
Post-transaction holdings: 244,102 Ordinary Shares
Derivative exercises: 9,317 shares
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Tax withholding shares
37,950 shares at $209.16
Ordinary Shares withheld for RSU tax obligations on May 15, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
244,102 Ordinary Shares
Directly held by Jason Child after reported transactions
Derivative exercises
9,317 shares
Total Ordinary Shares from derivative exercises (M-code) in summary
Tax withholding disposition count
1 transaction
F-code disposition to satisfy tax liability
New RSU award size
14,842 RSUs
RSU award granted effective May 15, 2026
Multi-year RSU vesting
30% / 30% / 40%
Vesting schedule in 2027, 2028, 2029 for May 15, 2026 grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, American Depositary Shares, performance-based restricted stock units, tax withholding requirements, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025, which vested on May 15, 2026."
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
tax withholding requirements financial
"Ordinary Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs."
Remuneration Committee financial
"following certification of the satisfaction of certain performance conditions by the Remuneration Committee"
A remuneration committee is a group of independent board members who design, approve and oversee pay packages for a company’s executives and directors. Think of them as the household budget planners for top management: they decide salaries, bonuses and stock awards so pay rewards performance and limits excessive risk. For investors, their role matters because compensation policies affect management incentives, business strategy and the long‑term value shareholders receive.
FAQ
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What did ARM (ARM) CFO Jason Child report in this Form 4?
Jason Child reported equity compensation activity, including RSU vesting, new RSU grants, option-like conversions, and related tax withholding. These are mainly compensation and administrative entries, rather than open-market purchases or sales of ARM shares.
What restricted stock units (RSUs) vested for ARM (ARM) CFO Jason Child?
Performance-based RSUs granted on May 23, 2023, May 13, 2024, and May 1, 2025 vested on May 15, 2026. Vesting followed Remuneration Committee certification that specified performance conditions were satisfied, triggering delivery of corresponding Ordinary Shares.
What new RSU awards did Jason Child receive from ARM (ARM)?
He received a new RSU award effective May 15, 2026 covering 14,842 RSUs. According to the vesting schedule, 30% will vest on May 15, 2027, another 30% on May 15, 2028, and the remaining 40% on May 15, 2029, subject to continued service.
How do ARM (ARM) RSUs and ADSs relate in Jason Child’s Form 4?
Each RSU represents the right to receive one Ordinary Share held as an American Depositary Share. The filing states each ADS equals one Ordinary Share, so RSU vesting and grants directly translate into equivalent ADS-based Ordinary Share exposure.
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