DocuSign (DOCU) CEO Form 4 shows RSU, PSU vesting and share withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DocuSign, Inc. President and CEO, who also serves as a director, reported equity award activity dated 12/15/2025. The filing shows the exercise and settlement of restricted stock units into 65,561 shares of common stock, with 33,296 shares withheld to cover tax obligations, leaving 168,511 shares of common stock held directly after the transactions.
Multiple grants of restricted stock units and performance stock units remain outstanding, each convertible into common stock at an exercise price of $0. These awards vest over multi‑year schedules, generally in quarterly installments, conditioned on continued service and, for performance stock units, on achieving subscription revenue and free cash flow targets for the FY24 and FY25 performance periods, with potential vesting capped at 200% of target.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 11,497 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 8,749 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 10,466 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 10,602 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 3,215 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 8,750 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 5,087 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 7,195 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 65,561 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 33,296 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy a tax obligation realized by the Reporting Person upon the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") or performance-vested restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of October 10, 2022, in each case subject to the Reporting Person being a service provider through each such date. The RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting in the event of a termination of employment of the Reporting Person including under certain circumstances following a change in control of the Issuer. The RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are canceled prior to vesting date. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of May 10, 2023, in each case subject to the reporting person being a service provider through such date. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of May 10, 2024, in each case subject to the reporting person being a service provider through such date. The RSUs will vest quarterly over a four year period commencing May 10, 2025, with 40% vesting during year 1, 35% vesting during year 2, 15% vesting during year 3, and 10% vesting during year 4, in each case subject to the Reporting Person being a service provider through each such date. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's subscription revenue for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2024 (the "FY24 Performance Period"). The maximum number of subscription revenue-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of subscription revenue-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved subscription revenue-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's free cash flow for the FY24 Performance Period. The maximum number of free cash flow-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of free cash flow-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved free cash flow-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's subscription revenue for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2025 (the "FY25 Performance Period"). The maximum number of subscription revenue-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of subscription revenue-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved subscription revenue-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's free cash flow for the FY25 Performance Period. The maximum number of free cash flow-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of free cash flow-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved free cash flow-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions.
FAQ
What insider transaction did DocuSign (DOCU) report on December 15, 2025?
The President and CEO of DocuSign, Inc. reported the settlement of equity awards on 12/15/2025, including restricted stock units and performance stock units converting into common stock.
What are the key terms of DocuSign restricted stock units (RSUs) reported in this Form 4?
Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of common stock, typically vesting in equal quarterly installments over four years, subject to the executive remaining a service provider, with certain awards eligible for accelerated vesting upon specified termination events or a change in control.
How do DocuSign performance stock units (PSUs) in this filing vest?
The PSUs vest based on subscription revenue and free cash flow for the FY24 and FY25 performance periods, with vesting capped at 200% of target; if performance is achieved, one-third vests after the one-year anniversary and the rest in eight quarterly installments, subject to continued service with limited exceptions.
Are there expiration dates for the DocuSign RSUs reported here?
The filing states that RSUs do not expire; they either vest according to their schedules or are canceled before the vesting date.