Dropbox (DBX) executive has shares withheld to cover RSU tax bill
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dropbox, Inc. General Manager, Core, Ashraf Alkarmi reported a tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units, 8,677 shares of Class A common stock were withheld by Dropbox at $24.53 per share to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations. After this withholding transaction, Alkarmi directly holds 427,133 shares of Class A common stock. Certain remaining holdings are in the form of restricted stock units that vest on an applicable schedule through November 15, 2028, and any unvested units will be cancelled if service with the company ends.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Alkarmi Ashraf
Role
General Manager, Core
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 8,677 | $24.53 | $213K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 427,133 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting and net settlement of restricted stock units previously reported. Certain of these securities are restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule through November 15, 2028. In the event the Reporting Person ceases to be a Service Provider, the unvested restricted stock units will be cancelled by the Issuer.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dropbox (DBX) report for Ashraf Alkarmi?
Dropbox reported that executive Ashraf Alkarmi had 8,677 Class A shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and reflects standard equity compensation processing by the company.
Was the Dropbox (DBX) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock sale?
No, the Form 4 shows shares withheld by Dropbox to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations on vested restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition does not represent an open-market sale initiated by the executive in the public market.
What do the restricted stock unit terms mean for Dropbox (DBX) executive equity?
Certain securities are restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one Dropbox Class A share, subject to vesting through November 15, 2028. If the executive stops being a service provider before vesting, unvested units are cancelled by the company.