Blend Labs (NYSE: BLND) Head of Revenue exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blend Labs, Inc. Head of Revenue Matthew Christopher Thomson reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). He exercised derivative securities covering 100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, with each RSU representing a contingent right to one share.
In connection with the RSU vesting, 24,797 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $1.48 per share to cover tax obligations, a non‑market disposition. Following these transactions, he directly holds 75,203 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,500,000 RSUs, which vest in equal quarterly increments over four years while he continues as a service provider.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
100,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Thomson Matthew Christopher
Role
Head of Revenue
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 100,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 100,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 24,797 | $1.48 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 1,500,000 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 100,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of BLND Class A Common Stock. Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly increments over a four year period, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider through each such date.
Key Figures
RSU exercise shares: 100,000 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 24,797 shares
Tax withholding price: $1.48 per share
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5 metrics
RSU exercise shares
100,000 shares
Class A Common Stock acquired via derivative exercise
Shares withheld for taxes
24,797 shares
Withheld in connection with RSU vesting
Tax withholding price
$1.48 per share
Value applied to withheld shares
Common shares held after
75,203 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock ownership after transactions
RSUs held after
1,500,000 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units vesting over four years
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"), tax obligations, derivative security, Service Provider
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
tax obligations financial
"Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs"
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Service Provider financial
"subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider through each such date"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Blend Labs (BLND) report for Matthew Christopher Thomson?
Blend Labs reported that Head of Revenue Matthew Christopher Thomson exercised derivative securities for 100,000 Class A shares and had 24,797 shares withheld to cover RSU-related tax obligations, reflecting routine compensation-driven equity activity rather than open-market buying or selling.
What RSU position does the Blend Labs (BLND) Head of Revenue retain after the reported Form 4?
The Form 4 states that Matthew Christopher Thomson holds 1,500,000 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to one Class A share. These RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, contingent on his continued service with Blend Labs.
Does the Blend Labs (BLND) Form 4 show open-market buying or selling by the insider?
No open-market purchases or sales are shown. The filing details an exercise of derivative securities for 100,000 shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 24,797 shares, both tied to RSU vesting rather than discretionary trading in Blend Labs stock.