Arq (ARQ) CTO Joseph Wong settles PSUs with stock and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arq, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Joseph M. Wong reported the vesting and settlement of performance share units and related tax withholding in common stock. On February 27, 2026, he exercised 30,225 performance share units, with the Compensation Committee determining that 40,286 PSUs vested based on performance over the three-year period ended December 31, 2025. Each vested PSU converted into one share of Arq common stock at no exercise price. To cover tax withholding from this vesting, 17,338 shares of common stock were withheld at $3.51 per share. Following these transactions, Wong’s directly held common stock position reported in the filing was 390,686 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
30,225 shares exercised/converted
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3 txns
Insider
Wong Joseph M
Role
Chief Technology Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Performance Share Units | 30,225 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 40,286 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 17,338 | $3.51 | $61K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Share Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 408,024 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On February 27, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer determined that of the 30,225 performance share units ("PSUs") awarded to the reporting person on March 23, 2023 pursuant to the 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan under the Issuer's 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, 40,286 PSUs vested based on the achievement of specific performance criteria over a three year performance period ended December 31, 2025. Each vested PSU represented the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Reflects the withholding of shares of the Issuer's common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of PSUs on February 27, 2026. Represents the maximum number of PSUs that were eligible to vest, which was 200% of the target award.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Arq (ARQ) CTO Joseph M. Wong report?
Arq CTO Joseph M. Wong reported the vesting and settlement of performance share units into common stock, along with share withholding for taxes. These transactions reflect equity compensation mechanics rather than an open-market purchase or sale of Arq shares.
What is Joseph Wong’s Arq (ARQ) common stock holding after these transactions?
After the PSU vesting, conversion, and tax-share withholding, Joseph Wong’s directly held Arq common stock position reported in the filing was 390,686 shares. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership following the February 27, 2026 equity award activity.
Were Joseph Wong’s Arq (ARQ) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, Joseph Wong’s reported transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They involved the exercise and conversion of performance share units into common stock, plus share withholding to cover tax liabilities associated with that vesting event.