Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) CLO vests RSUs and covers tax using shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Salesforce, Inc. President and CLO Niles Sabastian reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On June 22, 2026, he exercised RSU awards that converted into a total of 2,033 shares of common stock. To cover tax liabilities upon vesting and settlement, 1,125 shares were withheld at a price of $150.12 per share, according to the filing footnotes. The Form 4 shows these as derivative exercises and tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market purchases or sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,033 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Niles Sabastian
Role
President and CLO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,016 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,017 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,016 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 562 | $150.12 | $84K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,017 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 563 | $150.12 | $85K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 7,108 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 26,403 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability upon vesting and settlement of a restricted stock unit award. Restricted Stock Units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. These restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant on March 22, 2025 and vest as to 1/16 of the original grant quarterly thereafter. These restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant on March 22, 2026 and vest as to 1/16 of the original grant quarterly thereafter.
Key Figures
RSU exercises: 2,033 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 1,125 shares
Tax withholding price: $150.12 per share
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7 metrics
RSU exercises
2,033 shares
Total underlying common shares from RSU exercises on June 22, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
1,125 shares
Shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities on June 22, 2026
Tax withholding price
$150.12 per share
Price used for tax-withholding dispositions of common stock
Individual RSU exercise 1
1,017 shares
Common stock from one RSU conversion on June 22, 2026
Individual RSU exercise 2
1,016 shares
Common stock from another RSU conversion on June 22, 2026
Tax-withholding lot 1
563 shares
First common stock tax-withholding disposition at $150.12
Tax-withholding lot 2
562 shares
Second common stock tax-withholding disposition at $150.12
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax liability, vest, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The filing reports transactions in "Restricted Stock Units" that convert to common stock."
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 liability financial
"Shares were withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability upon vesting."
vest financial
"These restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant on March 22."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code M is described as "Exercise or conversion of derivative security"."
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"Transaction code F is described as "Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"."
FAQ
What did Salesforce (CRM) executive Niles Sabastian report on this Form 4?
Niles Sabastian reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. Restricted stock units converted into common shares, and a portion of those shares was withheld by Salesforce to satisfy his tax obligations at the time of vesting and settlement.
Were Niles Sabastian’s Salesforce (CRM) transactions open-market buys or sells?
The transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are classified as RSU exercises and tax-withholding dispositions. Shares were issued upon vesting and a portion was withheld by Salesforce to pay taxes, which does not represent discretionary trading in the open market.
What do the footnotes say about Salesforce (CRM) restricted stock units in this Form 4?
The footnotes state that the restricted stock units convert to Salesforce common stock on a one-for-one basis and outline vesting schedules. They also clarify that certain reported shares were withheld specifically to satisfy Niles Sabastian’s tax liabilities upon RSU vesting and settlement.
How do Niles Sabastian’s Salesforce (CRM) RSUs vest over time?
The RSU awards vest 25% on March 22 of the specified year, with the remaining 75% vesting in 1/16 increments quarterly thereafter. The filing describes separate grants with vesting starting on March 22, 2025, and March 22, 2026, providing a structured, time-based vesting schedule.