Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) SVP reports accelerated RSU and PSU vesting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported a Form 4 transaction for its SVP & CHRO involving the vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units on 12/23/2025. These equity awards convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis, and a portion of the resulting shares was withheld at $32.28 per share to cover tax obligations.
The filing explains that several tranches from grants made in 2023, 2024 and 2025 had vesting accelerated from 2026 as part of a "Section 280G Mitigation" tied to a pending transaction between Axalta and Akzo Nobel N.V.. Part of the performance share unit vesting is based on estimated performance for Adjusted EBITDA and relative total shareholder return and will be subject to later true-up once actual performance is known. The newly vested awards may also be subject to clawback if it is determined the executive ultimately would not have vested.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,182 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,463 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,722 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units | 1,564 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units | 545 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 2,182 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,002 | $32.28 | $32K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 2,463 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,132 | $32.28 | $37K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 2,722 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,250 | $32.28 | $40K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 1,564 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 719 | $32.28 | $23K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 545 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 251 | $32.28 | $8K |
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units and performance share units each convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. Shares withheld to satisfy the tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of a portion of a restricted stock unit award or a performance share unit award, as applicable. On February 28, 2023, the reporting person was granted 6,544 restricted stock units vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2024, but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from February 28, 2026 in order to mitigate the potential adverse impact to the Company and the reporting person of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code in connection with the pending transaction between the Company and Akzo Nobel N.V. (the "Section 280G Mitigation"). On February 28, 2024, the reporting person was granted 7,390 restricted stock units vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2025, but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from February 28, 2026, in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation. On March 4, 2025, the reporting person was granted 8,166 restricted stock units vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 4, 2026, but the vesting of the portion reflected herein was accelerated from March 4, 2026, in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation. Represents the partial vesting of a performance share unit award granted on February 28, 2023. The number of common shares issuable under the award may range from zero to 200% of the target number of performance share units (1,090) based upon the Company's achievement of Adjusted EBITDA during the relevant performance period as described in more detail in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 24, 2024. The partial vesting reflected herein was accelerated from 2026 in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation based on an estimate of actual performance. The vesting will remain subject to a true-up once actual performance is determined. Represents the partial vesting of a performance share unit award granted on February 28, 2023. The number of common shares issuable under the award may range from zero to 200% of the target number of performance share units (1,090) based upon the Company's achievement of relative total shareholder return during the relevant performance period as described in more detail in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 24, 2024. The partial vesting reflected herein was accelerated from 2026 in connection with the Section 280G Mitigation based on an estimate of actual performance. The vesting will remain subject to a true-up once actual performance is determined. This vesting will be subject to clawback in the event it is determined that the reporting person would not have ultimately vested in the award, notwithstanding the acceleration reflected herein.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) report in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports that Axalta Coating Systems' SVP & CHRO had restricted stock units and performance share units vest into common shares on 12/23/2025, with some of the resulting shares withheld to cover taxes.
What type of securities were involved in the AXTA Form 4 filing?
The filing involves restricted stock units and performance share units, each converting into Axalta common shares on a one-for-one basis.
Why were certain Axalta (AXTA) equity awards accelerated from 2026?
The filing states that portions of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 equity awards were accelerated from 2026 in connection with a Section 280G Mitigation related to a pending transaction between Axalta and Akzo Nobel N.V..
Can the accelerated Axalta (AXTA) vesting reported in this Form 4 be reversed?
The filing states that certain vesting will remain subject to a true-up once actual performance is determined and may be subject to clawback if it is later determined the executive would not have ultimately vested in the award.