Celestica (CLS) director nets more shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Celestica Inc. director Michael Max Wilson exercised equity awards and settled related taxes in shares. On March 31, 2026, he exercised restricted share units into 3,199 Common Shares and received an additional 398 Director Share Units as a grant.
To cover tax obligations from the RSU vesting, 1,536 Common Shares were withheld at a price of $257.09 per share, converted from Canadian dollars. After these transactions, he directly held 20,210 Common Shares, reflecting a modest net increase from compensation-related awards rather than open-market trading.
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Insider Trade Summary
3,199 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Wilson Michael Max
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 2,439 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 760 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Director Share Units | 398 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 3,199 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 1,536 | $257.09 | $395K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Director Share Units — 1,827 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 21,746 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted share units ("RSUs"). The price reported was converted from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the Bank of Canada exchange rate on the transaction date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share or an equivalent value in cash at the holder's election. On March 31, 2023, the reporting person was granted 7,318 RSUs, 1/3 of which vest annually over 3 years on the anniversary of the grant date. On March 31, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,280 RSUs, 1/3 of which vest annually over 3 years on the anniversary of the grant date. Each director share unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share or an equivalent value in cash at the Issuer's discretion when the holder ceases to serve the Issuer as any of a director, consultant or other service provider.
Key Figures
RSU shares exercised: 3,199 shares
Director Share Units granted: 398 units
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,536 shares
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7 metrics
RSU shares exercised
3,199 shares
Common Shares from RSU exercises on March 31, 2026
Director Share Units granted
398 units
Director Share Units awarded on March 31, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,536 shares
Common Shares used to satisfy RSU tax obligations
Tax withholding share price
$257.09 per share
Converted from Canadian dollars using Bank of Canada rate
Common Shares after transactions
20,210 shares
Direct holdings following March 31, 2026 transactions
2023 RSU grant size
7,318 RSUs
Granted March 31, 2023, vesting one-third annually over three years
2024 RSU grant size
2,280 RSUs
Granted March 31, 2024, vesting one-third annually over three years
Key Terms
Restricted Share Units, Director Share Units, tax withholding obligations, contingent right to receive one common share, +1 more
5 terms
tax withholding obligations financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted share units"
Bank of Canada exchange rate financial
"The price reported was converted from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the Bank of Canada exchange rate"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Celestica (CLS) director Michael Max Wilson report?
Michael Max Wilson reported exercising restricted share units into 3,199 Common Shares and receiving 398 Director Share Units. He also had 1,536 Common Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the RSU vesting, all dated March 31, 2026.
What equity awards did Michael Max Wilson receive from Celestica (CLS)?
He exercised restricted share units corresponding to 3,199 Common Shares and received 398 Director Share Units. Footnotes note prior RSU grants of 7,318 and 2,280 units that vest in thirds annually on each March 31 anniversary of the respective grant dates.
What does the $257.09 price on the Celestica (CLS) Form 4 represent?
The reported $257.09 per-share price applies to 1,536 Common Shares withheld to cover tax obligations. The filing states this U.S. dollar amount was converted from Canadian dollars using the Bank of Canada exchange rate on the March 31, 2026 transaction date.