Blaize (NASDAQ: BZAI) General Counsel converts 75K RSUs, withholds 26,989 shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blaize Holdings, Inc. General Counsel Evans Kimberly Peterson reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, 75,000 restricted stock units converted into 75,000 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share. To cover tax obligations, 26,989 shares of common stock were disposed of at $1.76 per share as a tax-withholding transaction, rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Peterson directly holds 48,011 shares of common stock and 225,000 restricted stock units, which continue to vest 25% on June 1, 2026 and quarterly thereafter.
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Insider Trade Summary
75,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Evans Kimberly Peterson
Role
General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 75,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 75,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 26,989 | $1.76 | $48K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 225,000 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 75,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on June 1, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings, Inc. common stock. The restricted stock units vest 25% on June 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 75,000 units/shares
Tax-withholding shares: 26,989 shares
Tax-withholding price: $1.76 per share
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RSUs converted
75,000 units/shares
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on June 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
26,989 shares
Shares disposed at $1.76 per share for tax withholding
Tax-withholding price
$1.76 per share
Price used for 26,989-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after
48,011 shares
Common stock directly held following transactions
RSUs outstanding after
225,000 units
Restricted stock units remaining after 75,000-unit conversion
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security
3 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
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.
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Blaize Holdings (BZAI) report for Evans Kimberly Peterson?
Evans Kimberly Peterson reported a conversion of 75,000 restricted stock units into Blaize Holdings common stock and a related tax-withholding disposition of 26,989 shares. These actions reflect routine equity compensation events rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
What happened to the 75,000 restricted stock units reported for Blaize Holdings (BZAI)?
The 75,000 restricted stock units vested and converted into 75,000 shares of Blaize Holdings common stock on June 1, 2026. A portion of those resulting shares, 26,989, was then used to satisfy tax liabilities via a tax-withholding disposition transaction.
How do Blaize Holdings (BZAI) restricted stock units vest for Evans Kimberly Peterson?
The restricted stock units vest 25% on June 1, 2026, and then continue to vest quarterly thereafter. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings common stock once the applicable vesting conditions are met.