[Form 4] Axon Enterprise, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Jennifer H. Mak, Chief Accounting Officer of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON), reported two transactions related to restricted stock units in early September 2025. On 09/02/2025 she had 85 shares withheld at a per-share price of $747.29 to satisfy tax withholding upon RSU vesting, leaving 15,155 shares beneficially owned directly. On 09/03/2025 she sold 75 shares at $723.50 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted March 14, 2025; the filing states those sold shares were issued upon RSU settlement, resulting in 15,080 shares beneficially owned directly.
The Form 4 is signed on behalf of Ms. Mak by an attorney-in-fact and includes an address in Scottsdale, AZ. The filing explicitly notes the 10b5-1 plan box was checked, and the withholdings were to cover tax obligations from vested RSUs. No other transactions, option exercises, or derivative holdings are disclosed in this Form 4.
- Disclosure of 10b5-1 plan (adopted March 14, 2025) indicates pre-arranged trading and compliance with insider trading protocols
- Clear reason provided that 85 shares were withheld to cover tax liability from RSU vesting
- Form signed via attorney-in-fact, consistent with authorized reporting procedures
- Insider sales reported: total of 160 shares disposed in two transactions (85 withheld, 75 sold)
- No information in this filing about other potential holdings or derivative positions beyond those disclosed
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider tax-withholding and a small Rule 10b5-1 sale; immaterial to company valuation.
The transactions reported are limited to tax-withholding of 85 shares on RSU vesting and a planned sale of 75 shares under a 10b5-1 plan. Both actions are common for executives realizing compensation and managing tax liabilities. The filing shows no additional stock sales, option exercises, or derivative activity. Given the small share amounts relative to typical institutional volumes and absence of new disclosures about company operations or financials, these items are not likely to affect investor valuation or signal material change.
TL;DR: Disclosure follows required procedures; use of 10b5-1 plan and attorney-in-fact signature indicate compliance.
The Form 4 documents compliance with Section 16 reporting: the 10b5-1 plan is disclosed, and an attorney-in-fact signed the form on 09/03/2025. The filing clearly states the reason for withholding (tax settlement of RSUs) and that the sale was effected under the trading plan adopted March 14, 2025. This transparency supports governance best practices for insider transactions. There are no governance red flags such as undisclosed related-party transfers or large unexpected disposals.