Blaize Holdings (BZAI) CRO logs RSU vesting, tax withholding and 800,000-share option
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blaize Holdings, Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Stephen Paul Patak reported routine equity compensation activity. On July 12, 2026, 2,500 Restricted Stock Units vested and were converted into 2,500 shares of common stock, while 609 shares were surrendered in a tax-withholding disposition. Following these transactions, he holds 4,391 shares of common stock directly, 15,000 Restricted Stock Units, and a stock option covering 800,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.18 per share expiring on March 29, 2036. The filing notes that the restricted stock units vest in eight quarterly installments beginning April 12, 2026, and the stock options vest 25% on January 12, 2027 and quarterly thereafter.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,500 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
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Insider
Patak Stephen Paul
Role
Chief Revenue Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 609 | $1.23 | $749.07 |
| holding | Employee Stock Option (right to purchase) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 15,000 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,000 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (right to purchase) — 800,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on July 12, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings, Inc. common stock. These time based restricted stock units vest in eight quarterly installments, commencing April 12, 2026. The reporting person's stock options vest 25% on January 12, 2027 and quarterly thereafter.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 2,500 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 609 shares
Common shares held: 4,391 shares
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8 metrics
RSUs converted
2,500 shares
Restricted Stock Units that vested and converted into common stock on July 12, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
609 shares
Shares delivered to satisfy exercise price or tax liability on July 12, 2026
Common shares held
4,391 shares
Direct common stock holdings following transactions on July 12, 2026
Outstanding RSUs
15,000 units
Restricted Stock Units remaining after 2,500-unit conversion
Option underlying shares
800,000 shares
Common shares underlying employee stock option held directly
Option exercise price
$1.18 per share
Exercise price of employee stock option expiring March 29, 2036
Option expiration
March 29, 2036
Expiration date of employee stock option over 800,000 shares
Initial option vesting
25% on January 12, 2027
First vesting tranche for the employee stock options
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Option (right to purchase), tax-withholding disposition, contingent right
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on July 12, 2026."
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.
Employee Stock Option (right to purchase) financial
"The reporting person's stock options vest 25% on January 12, 2027 and quarterly thereafter."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Blaize Holdings (BZAI) CRO Stephen Paul Patak report?
Stephen Paul Patak reported 2,500 RSUs vesting and converting into common stock and a 609-share tax-withholding disposition on July 12, 2026. These are routine equity compensation events rather than open-market purchases or sales.
What equity awards from Blaize Holdings (BZAI) does Stephen Paul Patak still retain?
Stephen Paul Patak retains 15,000 Restricted Stock Units and an employee stock option over 800,000 shares of common stock. The option has an exercise price of $1.18 per share and an expiration date of March 29, 2036.
How do the Blaize Holdings (BZAI) RSUs for Stephen Paul Patak vest?
The time-based Restricted Stock Units vest in eight quarterly installments, beginning on April 12, 2026. Each vested RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings common stock when it converts.
What are the vesting terms of Stephen Paul Patak’s Blaize Holdings (BZAI) stock options?
Stephen Paul Patak’s stock options vest 25% on January 12, 2027, with the remaining balance vesting quarterly thereafter. The options cover 800,000 shares at a $1.18 exercise price and expire on March 29, 2036.