Core Scientific (CORZ) CEO receives PSU shares, withholds stock for taxes

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Core Scientific, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Adam Taylor reported equity compensation activity involving performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) and related tax withholding. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 741,545 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share upon vesting and settlement of previously granted PSUs tied to specified performance criteria.

On the same date, 315,307 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $14.96 per share to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units, a non–open-market, tax-related disposition. After these transactions, Taylor directly held 4,557,388 shares of Common Stock, reflecting routine compensation and tax-settlement mechanics rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Sullivan Adam Taylor

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	741,545	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	315,307	$14.96	$4.72M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,872,695 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents a performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") grant. The Reporting Person was granted PSUs on April 28, 2025 that vest based on the satisfaction of specified performance criteria, provided that the Reporting Person continues to provide service to the Issuer through the end of the applicable measurement period. Effective as of March 31, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the applicable PSUs, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the level of satisfaction of the applicable prescribed performance criteria and approved the settlement of such PSUs. Represents shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Key Figures

PSU shares vested and settled: 741,545 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 315,307 shares Tax withholding price: $14.96 per share +3 more

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PSU shares vested and settled 741,545 shares Performance-based restricted stock units settled on March 31, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 315,307 shares Withheld upon restricted stock unit vesting at $14.96 per share

Tax withholding price $14.96 per share Value used for 315,307 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations

Shares held after transactions 4,557,388 shares CEO Adam Taylor’s direct Common Stock holdings following Form 4 events

Grant date of PSUs April 28, 2025 Date PSUs were originally granted, later settled on March 31, 2026

Certification date March 31, 2026 Compensation Committee certified performance criteria and approved PSU settlement

Key Terms

performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU"), restricted stock units, withholding tax obligations, Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, +1 more

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performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") financial

"Represents a performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") grant."

restricted stock units financial

"Represents shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon the vesting of 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.

withholding tax obligations financial

"Represents shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units."

Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors financial

"the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the level of satisfaction"

measurement period financial

"through the end of the applicable measurement period."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/02/2026 - 08:26 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sullivan Adam Taylor

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O CORE SCIENTIFIC, INC.

838 WALKER ROAD, SUITE 21-2105

(Street)

DOVER

DELAWARE

19904

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Core Scientific, Inc./tx [ CORZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A⁽¹⁾		741,545	A	$0	4,872,695	D
Common Stock	03/31/2026		F⁽²⁾		315,307	D	$14.96	4,557,388	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") grant. The Reporting Person was granted PSUs on April 28, 2025 that vest based on the satisfaction of specified performance criteria, provided that the Reporting Person continues to provide service to the Issuer through the end of the applicable measurement period. Effective as of March 31, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the applicable PSUs, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Issuer certified the level of satisfaction of the applicable prescribed performance criteria and approved the settlement of such PSUs.

2. Represents shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

	/s/ Todd DuChene, as Attorney-in-Fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Core Scientific (CORZ) CEO Adam Taylor report in this Form 4?

Core Scientific CEO Adam Taylor reported PSU vesting and related tax withholding. He received 741,545 Common Stock shares from performance-based restricted stock units and had 315,307 shares withheld to cover tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales by CORZ’s CEO in this filing?

No open-market trades were reported. The filing shows an award of 741,545 shares from performance-based PSUs and a tax-withholding disposition of 315,307 shares, which were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations rather than sold into the market.

How many Core Scientific (CORZ) shares does CEO Adam Taylor hold after these transactions?

After the reported equity award and tax withholding, Adam Taylor directly holds 4,557,388 shares of Core Scientific Common Stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the vesting and settlement of performance-based PSUs and associated tax-share withholding.

What are the performance-based PSUs mentioned in the Core Scientific Form 4?

The performance-based PSUs are restricted stock units granted on April 28, 2025 that vest only if specific performance criteria are met. On March 31, 2026, the Compensation Committee certified the performance level and approved settlement, resulting in 741,545 shares of Common Stock delivered.

Why were 315,307 CORZ shares withheld in the CEO’s Form 4 filing?

The 315,307 shares were withheld to cover withholding tax obligations triggered by restricted stock unit vesting. Instead of the CEO selling shares in the market, the company retained these shares at $14.96 per share to satisfy required tax liabilities associated with the equity award.

How does this Form 4 impact Core Scientific (CORZ) investors’ view of insider activity?

The Form 4 reflects routine compensation and tax settlement activity, not discretionary buying or selling. Shares were delivered from vested performance-based PSUs and a portion was withheld for taxes, so the filing primarily updates the CEO’s equity holdings rather than signaling market-driven trades.