Broadwind CEO covers taxes with share withholding
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BROADWIND, INC. President and CEO Eric B. Blashford reported routine tax-related share dispositions tied to vesting restricted stock units. On May 15 and May 18, he directed the company to withhold a total of 16,597 common shares at prices of $4.52 and $3.79 per share to satisfy withholding obligations.
After these transactions, he holds 576,177 common shares directly and 40,409 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. Footnotes indicate additional unvested restricted stock units scheduled to vest into shares in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 16,597 shares
Exercise Price or Tax Liability
2 txns
Insider
Blashford Eric B.
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 7,656 | $3.79 | $29K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 8,941 | $4.52 | $40K |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 576,177 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 40,409 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. 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.
- F2. Includes (i) 11,808 restricted stock units that vest 11,808 shares on 5/25/26; (ii) 18,199 restricted stock units that vest 18,199 shares on 5/16/27; and (iii) 41,250 restricted stock units that vest 20,625 shares on each of 5/15/27 and 5/15/28.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares at $3.79: 7,656 shares
Tax-withholding shares at $4.52: 8,941 shares
Total tax-withholding shares: 16,597 shares
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8 metrics
Tax-withholding shares at $3.79
7,656 shares
Common Stock, transaction dated May 18, 2026 at $3.79 per share
Tax-withholding shares at $4.52
8,941 shares
Common Stock, transaction dated May 15, 2026 at $4.52 per share
Total tax-withholding shares
16,597 shares
Aggregate shares used to satisfy tax obligations in two F-code transactions
Direct common shares after May 18
576,177 shares
Direct ownership following May 18, 2026 tax-withholding disposition
Indirect 401(k) holdings
40,409 shares
Indirect ownership via 401(k) plan as of May 15, 2026
RSUs vesting May 25, 2026
11,808 units
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest into 11,808 shares on 5/25/26
RSUs vesting May 16, 2027
18,199 units
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest into 18,199 shares on 5/16/27
RSUs vesting 2027–2028
41,250 units
RSUs vesting 20,625 shares on each of 5/15/27 and 5/15/28
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock units, withholding obligation, 401(k) plan
4 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) 11,808 restricted stock units that vest 11,808 shares"
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.
withholding obligation financial
"elected to satisfy his withholding obligation in connection with the vesting"
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.
FAQ
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What did Broadwind (BWEN) CEO Eric Blashford report in this Form 4?
Eric Blashford reported routine tax-withholding dispositions of Broadwind common stock. He directed the company to withhold shares that would otherwise be issued upon restricted stock unit vesting to cover tax obligations, rather than selling shares in the open market.
Were these Broadwind (BWEN) CEO transactions open-market sales or tax withholding?
The transactions are classified as tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. The Form 4 uses transaction code F and notes they satisfy withholding obligations by delivering securities the company would otherwise issue upon restricted stock unit vesting.
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