DraftKings (DKNG) executive Jason Robins settles RSUs with share tax withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DraftKings Inc. executive Jason Robins reported a series of compensation-related equity transactions involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and associated tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, multiple RSU awards vested and were settled into Class A Common Stock, with no open-market sales reported.
Robins acquired a total of 126,566 shares of Class A Common Stock through derivative exercises/conversions of RSUs and had 61,197 shares withheld by the issuer at $26.33 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 3,646,239 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly held 90 shares through a revocable trust.
The footnotes explain that, upon each RSU vesting, shares were delivered to Robins net of those withheld for taxes, and that each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. Prior RSU grants included 600,000, 262,467, 224,133 and 938,468 units vesting quarterly over four years from various start dates.
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Insights
Routine RSU vesting with shares withheld for taxes, not market selling.
The transactions show Jason Robins receiving Class A Common Stock as his RSU awards vest. Codes "M" indicate derivative exercises/conversions of RSUs into 126,566 shares, a standard mechanism for settling stock-based compensation.
Codes "F" covering 61,197 shares at $26.33 per share reflect tax-withholding dispositions back to DraftKings Inc., not open-market sales. Footnotes explicitly state no shares were transferred or sold other than to the issuer for withholding taxes.
Following these actions, Robins holds 3,646,239 shares directly and 90 shares indirectly via a revocable trust. The filing also lists large multi-year RSU grants vesting quarterly, underscoring that these entries represent ongoing compensation rather than discretionary trading.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 37,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 16,404 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 14,008 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 58,654 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 37,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 18,132 | $26.33 | $477K |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 16,404 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 7,932 | $26.33 | $209K |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 14,008 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 6,773 | $26.33 | $178K |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 58,654 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 28,360 | $26.33 | $747K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- No shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred or sold upon the vesting of the restricted stock units ("RSUs") other than to the Issuer to satisfy withholding taxes. The Reporting Person received the net of the 37,500 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs listed in Table II, and 18,132 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. No shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred or sold upon the vesting of the RSUs other than to the Issuer to satisfy withholding taxes. The Reporting Person received the net of the 16,404 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs listed in Table II, and 7,932 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. No shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred or sold upon the vesting of the RSUs other than to the Issuer to satisfy withholding taxes. The Reporting Person received the net of the 14,008 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs listed in Table II, and 6,773 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. No shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred or sold upon the vesting of the RSUs other than to the Issuer to satisfy withholding taxes. The Reporting Person received the net of the 58,654 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs listed in Table II, and 28,360 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. On February 13, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 600,000 RSUs vesting quarterly over four (4) years from March 1, 2023. On February 12, 2024, the Reporting Person was granted 262,467 RSUs vesting quarterly over four (4) years from March 1, 2024. On February 10, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 224,133 RSUs vesting quarterly over four (4) years from March 1, 2025. On February 17, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 938,468 RSUs vesting quarterly over four (4) years from March 1, 2026.