Broadwind (NASDAQ: BWEN) executive logs tax-withholding share dispositions
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BROADWIND, INC. executive Mayo Gilbert W. Jr., President of Broadwind Industrial Solutions, reported tax-related share dispositions rather than open-market trades. On May 18, 2026, he had 1,320 common shares withheld at $3.79 per share to cover tax obligations tied to vested equity.
On May 15, 2026, an additional 1,607 shares were similarly withheld at $4.52 per share. After these withholding transactions, he directly held 117,612 common shares and indirectly held 26,780 shares through a 401(k) plan. Footnotes also indicate unvested restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Mayo Gilbert W. Jr.
Role
Pres., Broadwind Ind. Solution
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,320 | $3.79 | $5K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,607 | $4.52 | $7K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 117,612 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 26,780 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person has elected to satisfy his withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock unit grant by directing the Company to withhold shares otherwise issuable pursuant to the previously reported grant. Includes (i) 2,370 restricted stock units that vest 2,370 shares on 5/25/26; (ii) 3,635 restricted stock units that vest 3,635 shares on 5/16/27; and (iii) 8,238 restricted stock units that vest 4,119 shares on each of 5/15/27 and 5/15/28.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares (total): 2,927 shares
Shares withheld on May 18, 2026: 1,320 shares at $3.79/share
Shares withheld on May 15, 2026: 1,607 shares at $4.52/share
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8 metrics
Tax-withheld shares (total)
2,927 shares
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Shares withheld on May 18, 2026
1,320 shares at $3.79/share
Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Shares withheld on May 15, 2026
1,607 shares at $4.52/share
Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Direct holdings after May 18, 2026
117,612 shares
Common stock owned directly following transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings
26,780 shares
Common stock held via 401(k) plan as of May 15, 2026
Unvested RSUs vesting 5/25/26
2,370 RSUs
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest into shares
Unvested RSUs vesting 5/16/27
3,635 RSUs
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest into shares
Unvested RSUs vesting 5/15/27 & 5/15/28
8,238 RSUs
RSUs vesting 4,119 shares on each date
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock units, 401(k) Plan, withholding obligation, +1 more
5 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
restricted stock units financial
"Includes (i) 2,370 restricted stock units that vest"
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.
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By 401(k) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
withholding obligation financial
"elected to satisfy his withholding obligation in connection with the vesting"
previously reported grant financial
"shares otherwise issuable pursuant to the previously reported grant"
FAQ
What insider transactions did BWEN executive Mayo Gilbert W. Jr. report?
He reported two tax-withholding dispositions of Broadwind common stock. On May 15 and May 18, 2026, a total of 2,927 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to previously granted equity awards rather than sold on the open market.
Were the BWEN insider transactions open-market sales or tax withholding events?
The reported transactions were tax-withholding events, not open-market sales. Shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units, as described in the accompanying footnote disclosure.
What future equity does Mayo Gilbert W. Jr. have in Broadwind (BWEN)?
Footnotes show unvested restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2026, 2027, and 2028. These include grants that will convert into specific share amounts on stated vesting dates, potentially increasing his direct share ownership as those awards settle.